Hard Trim – Engineer

Responsibilities

· Design of automotive component parts in CATIA V5/V6.

· Develop and execute interior system requirements for one or more of the interior trim commodities.

· Participate in the iterative process with the FMC design/styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form vs. function vs. cost

· Implement processes and material selections to achieve world class execution of automotive interior craftsmanship and fit & finish.

· Optimize designs with the appropriate analytical and physical assessments.

· Complete and release interior components, sub-system and detail designs, utilizing a mix of in-house design and supplier engineering where required (in-house designs are planned for most major commodities).

· Utilize DFSS methodologies as appropriate during the design, validation and launch of the program

· Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design.

· Collaborate with key exterior system and plastic component suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the FMC Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement groups to ensure exterior system manufacturing and assembly feasibility and serviceability.

· Responsible for technical documentation to include DFMEAs, DVP&R’s.