• Contribute to the development of high-quality soft interior trim components delivering on luxury, tactile feel, craftsmanship, safety, ergonomics, and long-term durability
• Lead or support the engineering, packaging, release, and launch of soft trim components including wrapped panels, seat surrounds, soft-touch IP skins, armrests, and textile-based liners
• Translate interior design and CMF intent into production-feasible, manufacturable soft trim constructions that maintain design fidelity through tooling and process variation
• Define and manage material and construction specifications including substrate, foam, skin, and adhesive systems; oversee layered construction feasibility
• Manage component-level DFMEA, DVPR, boundary diagrams, and robustness checklists through design and release milestones
• Work cross-functionally with CMF, design, vehicle engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and program teams to maintain craftsmanship intent and timing
• Collaborate closely with soft trim suppliers to ensure process capability, grain and texture consistency, cost targets, and on-time delivery
• Support durability and environmental testing validation including UV resistance, thermal cycling, abrasion, and seam strength
• Perform and support DFM assessments for slush molding, vacuum forming, sewing and bonding operations, and related soft trim processes
• Support prototype builds, buck reviews, and resolution of surface, seam, and texture quality findings
• Apply and continuously improve engineering tools, methods, and best practices to support accelerated product development

• 4+ years' experience in automotive soft interior trim engineering (wrapped panels, soft IP, door armrests, textile liners, etc.)
• Strong understanding of soft trim material systems, manufacturing processes (slush molding, vacuum forming, sewing, lamination), and DFM principles
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD tools for surface definition and packaging
• Experience supporting vehicle or product launches, including supplier readiness and pre-production build support
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVPR, and soft trim quality documentation processes

• Ownership of at least one full program lifecycle from concept through SOP
• Experience in a fast-paced OEM or startup EV environment
• Deep knowledge of soft trim construction methods including grain tooling, hide matching, sewing patterns, and foam tuning for tactile performance
• Understanding of material aging, light fastness, and chemical resistance requirements per OEM specifications
• Experience with CMF alignment process including grain sampling, color approval, and texture sign-off
• Knowledge of airbag deployment zones and seamless airbag door integration within soft trim assemblies
• Hands-on, practical engineering mindset with strong attention to surface quality and material behavior
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across design studios, CMF teams, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
• Passion for craftsmanship and premium interior material execution

Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience