Senior Trim Technician

About the role

The Trim Technician in Creative Design partners with Design Fabrication, Creative Design, and Color & Trim teams to develop finished prototype interior parts for seating bucks, clinics, and design show properties. This role translates fabrication blueprints and creative direction into high-quality physical properties that meet design intent, engineering requirements, and program timing.

Responsibilities

• Create finished Class A and final trim surfaces for physical design properties and prototype interior components.
• Interpret fabrication blueprints and collaborate with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to solve design and engineering challenges.
• Execute trim work in line with program timing, model quality targets, and GM Global Fabrication processes and best practices.
• Serve as a technical resource for peers, contribute to process improvement, and help strengthen team capability through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Lead with a safety-first mindset by identifying, owning, and resolving safety concerns in the trim shop environment.
• Support studio teams and DFO leadership through active participation in program meetings, build discussions, and customer-facing problem solving.
• Mentor trim shop team members in standardized work, technical skills, and emerging trimming practices and procedures.
• Maintain accurate use of corporate systems and tools, including Teamcenter, SharePoint, Outlook, Slack, and timekeeping platforms.

Requirements

• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in trim-oriented bench skills and related fabrication technologies.
• Full understanding of trimming methodology and the ability to independently trim all aspects of multiple property types.
• Proven ability to incorporate engineering criteria into a functional and visually refined physical property.
• Advanced bench engineering capability and strong technical judgment across trim-related disciplines.
• Experience leading trim-related projects and guiding peers through complex builds and problem solving.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present build strategies, part break-up plans, and assembly procedures to Fabrication Engineering and cross-functional partners.
• Functional knowledge of current software tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to operate trim shop technologies and associated software, including laser etching, vinyl cutting, Eastman cutting, foam milling, embroidery, perforation, and graining equipment.
• Functional knowledge of trim technologies with the ability to clearly explain operating requirements, applications, and constraints for each.
• Ability to work directly and independently with suppliers and vendors, including procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting timing and quality expectations.
• Strong leadership capability with a demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and provide actionable developmental feedback to others.

Qualifications

• High level of creative proficiency paired with excellent time management and adaptability in a fast-paced studio environment.
• Track record of driving innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of new methods, tools, or equipment.
• Ability to lead through change and help others overcome resistance while improving team and organizational performance.
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert who drives cross-team solutions and strengthens collaboration across Studio and DFO partners.
• Demonstrated agility, resourcefulness, and willingness to voice informed perspectives when navigating difficult decisions, conflict, or uncertainty.
• Reputation as a role model who strengthens team capability through coaching, mentoring, and example.

Skills

• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in trim-oriented bench skills and related fabrication technologies.
• Full understanding of trimming methodology and the ability to independently trim all aspects of multiple property types.
• Proven ability to incorporate engineering criteria into a functional and visually refined physical property.
• Advanced bench engineering capability and strong technical judgment across trim-related disciplines.
• Experience leading trim-related projects and guiding peers through complex builds and problem solving.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present build strategies, part break-up plans, and assembly procedures to Fabrication Engineering and cross-functional partners.
• Functional knowledge of current software tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to operate trim shop technologies and associated software, including laser etching, vinyl cutting, Eastman cutting, foam milling, embroidery, perforation, and graining equipment.
• Functional knowledge of trim technologies with the ability to clearly explain operating requirements, applications, and constraints for each.
• Ability to work directly and independently with suppliers and vendors, including procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting timing and quality expectations.
• Strong leadership capability with a demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and provide actionable developmental feedback to others.

Benefits

GM offers competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health and wellness programs, and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being both at work and at home. Learn more about our benefits offerings by visiting the Total Rewards section of our website.

Pay

Compensation for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience. Please refer to the job description for details.

Schedule

This role is categorized as onsite, meaning the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.