Cut, Sew, Wrap Tooling & Equipment Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Write Statements of Requirements (SORs) and collaborate with purchasing to procure Cut/Sew/Wrap (CSW) equipment and tooling. Provide labor and Factory Tooling Try-Out (FTTO) input for program pursuit quote packages involving cut/sew/wrap parts. Manage tool builds and deliveries from suppliers to ensure they are completed at or below budget and on schedule. Ensure procured tools meet Inteva specifications and coordinate their delivery and installation from the cut/sew/wrap lab to manufacturing facilities.

Interact effectively with Inteva team members and customers on a regular basis. Provide cut/sew/wrap build concepts for new business pursuits and offer design guidance for product and tooling development.

Business travel is mandatory to support North American sites: 50%+ for launch travel and 20% for non-launch travel.

Responsibilities

• Write SORs and work with purchasing to procure CSW equipment and tooling.
• Provide labor/FTTO input for program pursuit quote packages.
• Manage tool builds and deliveries from suppliers at or below budget and on time.
• Ensure procured tools are built to Inteva specifications.
• Coordinate delivery and installation of tools from the cut/sew/wrap lab to manufacturing facilities.
• Interact effectively with Inteva team members and customers.
• Provide cut/sew/wrap build concepts for new business pursuits.
• Provide design guidance for product and tooling development.

Requirements

• Work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Strong degree of self-motivation and self-direction.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks under demanding situations.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Competent ability with computer software programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication, and documentation skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong mechanical skills and desire for hands-on activities.
• Good comprehension of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Good sketching and drawing abilities.
• Ability to read 2D and 3D designs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with instrument panels, consoles, interior parts in general, including design, process, and manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of Allen Bradley PLC programming.
• Comprehension of basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience working with cut/sew/wrap equipment such as sewing machines, bladder machines, press lamination machines, and hand tools like heat guns and staple guns.

About the Organization

Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, and environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety, and performance. Inteva offers global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing, and customer service for Interiors, Latches, Door Systems, Motors & Electronics, Overhead Systems, and Hard Trim.

Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier focuses on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to deliver value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people across over 35 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan, USA.