Soft Trim Product Developer (seat cover)

Job Responsibilities

• Apply manufacturing disciplines to the development of soft trim concepts, components, and assemblies.
• Oversee the release of trim patterns.
• Essential Duties And Responsibilities
• Full understanding of WI-060 (Craftsmanship Review Process) and WI-287 (Trim Development and Release).
• Oversee and finalize the release of all trim patterns for production to meet customer craftsmanship and expectations, including but not limited to nomenclature, drawings, PLM, (Bill of Materials - BOM), Critical To Quality, sew sequence and the digital NC data required to produce these covers.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and assist with production feasibility studies including working with manufacturing team to validate designs.
• Assist engineering and manufacturing with problem resolution including working with JIT and Sew plants to identify root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Create master patterns to be used by the design group for drawing release either digitally or manually.
• Read and interpret molded foam, trim cover and seat component drawings, as required.
• Modify foam pads, covers, and interior trim components from drawings, work orders or as required.
• Modify release data digitally for VE/VA and manufacturing updates.
• Verify seat contour via the fabrication of templates and/or scanning.
• Develop, install and evaluate prototype seating components as part of the development process.
• Operate sewing machines, foam skiving tools, digital cutting table, digitizing equipment and various power tools for fabrication as part of the trim development process.
• Consult with engineering and manufacturing groups during development to support manufacturing feasibility.
• Perform Layout and Cutting of Fabric/Leather/Vinyl, Foam and Foundation Patterns as well as Assembly of all related Components (in manual & machine cut process).
• Aid in obtaining materials, components etc. for development.
• Tear down and build seats as required.
• Maintain Good Housekeeping of the area.
• Ensures adherence to company, departmental and health and safety systems and policies to meet legislative requirements.
• Supports Internal / External Audit efforts regarding ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 Certification for remote site location (Group Office).
• Supports the requirements as detailed in Standard Operating Procedure 8000 (Quality Management System).
• Ensures employees work in the manner consistent with the organizations established objectives and targets utilizing protective equipment, devices, measures, and procedures as promulgated by state and federal regulations.
• Establish clear goals for workplace health and safety.
• Complete safety talks, safety meetings, and required training occur, as defined.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of directly related experience to include demonstrated performance with the development of components, from initial drawing to completion.
• Demonstrated blue print reading skills.
• Direct experience with foam skiving and fabrication of templates using power tools (e.g. hand saw, circular saw, band saw, drill).
• Basic drafting skills.
• Basic computer skills including ability to demonstrate basic skills in Accumark or similar software.
• Manufacturing process and equipment knowledge.
• Familiarity with fabric/materials qualities (e.g. nap) and the ability to provide recommendations based on component design.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated successful performance with independent problem solving.