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 First-Time-Through Order (FTTO) input for program pursuit quote packages involving cut/sew/wrap parts. Manage tool builds and deliveries from suppliers to ensure they are on time and at or below budget. 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 build concepts for cut/sew/wrap in new business pursuits and offer design guidance for product and tooling development.

Business Travel: Mandatory to support North American sites, including 50%+ launch travel and 20% 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 schedule.
• 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.
• Offer 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 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. The company offers global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing, and customer service across Interiors, Latches, Door Systems, Motors & Electronics, Overhead Systems, and Hard Trim.

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

www.intevaproducts.com