Interior Trim Design Engineer

TEMSA

Seyhan

On-site

TRY 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private health and life insurance

Private Pension Plan with the Employer

Flexible Birthday Leave

T-Buddy mentorship program

Rotation opportunity within TEMSA and,

Wellbeing mobile apps

Experience with the first electric bus

Job summary

TEMSA is seeking an experienced Automotive Interior Design Engineer to lead interior trim development for current and new bus models. You will create 3D models, technical drawings, and documentation while aligning with the brand’s design language.

Ideal applicants have 5+ years in interior engineering, strong CATIA/NX/SolidWorks skills, and an ability to collaborate across functions. Location preference includes Adana or Istanbul, with opportunity for growth within TEMSA and the Sabancı Group.

Qualifications

5+ years in automotive interior engineering design or trim.
Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering from university.
Knowledge of interior design, ergonomics, materials, and production processes.

Responsibilities

Design interior trim for new and existing vehicle models and ensure correct implementation.
Conduct feasibility studies for new designs.
Create aesthetically pleasing and functional trim concepts.
Select materials and colors aligned with brand and audience.
Evaluate material properties including fire safety and hygiene.
Ensure ergonomic assembly and disassembly of parts.
Assess interior lighting, ventilation, noise, and comfort factors.
Determine suitable production methods for trim parts.
Create 3D models and detailed drawings.
Produce documentation from the design process.
Define trim parts for off-site use per standards.

Skills

Interior design

Ergonomics

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering background

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

#TogetherWeareStronger!

TEMSA, one of the world's leading bus and midibus manufacturers, offers state of the art mobility solutions with it more than 50 years of experience. TEMSA is present in close to 70 markets worldwide with a significant market share in leading economies such as the USA, UK, France, Germany and Italy. And with a wide product range, TEMSA meets the unique needs of different regions. TEMSA's mission is to evolve to be the human-centered technology company which provides smart and sustainable mobility solutions to the world for more pleasant journeys.. We are proud of being 'the first R&D center of Turkey' and the company that produced 'the first electric bus'.

We are waiting for you!

What is the job waiting for you?

Designing interior trim designs for new and existing vehicle models and monitoring their correct implementation.
Conducting economic and engineering feasibility studies for new designs.
Creating aesthetically pleasing and functional trim concepts suitable for vehicle interiors.
Selecting materials and colors that are consistent with the brand's design language and target audience.
Choosing durable, lightweight, and aesthetically pleasing materials for interior trim parts (leather, fabric, plastic, wood, etc.)
Evaluating the fire safety, sound insulation, and hygiene properties of materials.
Ensuring that parts such as seats, buttons, control panels, and maintenance covers, as well as all assembly and disassembly processes, are ergonomic and user-friendly.
Evaluating factors such as interior lighting, ventilation, noise, vibration, and ease of entry and exit to enhance passenger and driver comfort.
Determining the most suitable production methods (injection molding, vacuum forming, RTM, hand lay-up, etc.) for the production of trim parts.
Creating 3D models of trim parts and preparing detailed technical drawings
Creating technical documentation encompassing all data and results generated during the design process
Defining trim parts to be used as off-site products in accordance with engineering standards, customer requirements, and project specifications.

What we are looking for?

At least 5 years of experience in automotive interior engineering design - trim
Graduation from Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering departments of universities
Knowledge in vehicle interior design (interior trim design), ergonomics and regulations, materials science (especially interior trim materials used in the automotive industry), production processes and methods (molding, upholstery, assembly, etc.), mathematical surface design practice and theory
Advanced knowledge of CATIA and proficiency in other CAD/CAM software (NX, SolidWorks, etc.)
Proficient in problem-solving and analytical thinking,
Open to learning and curious
High communication skills
Constructive, solution-oriented approach
Knowledge of project management and design expertise processes
Reside or willing to live in Adana or İstanbul

TEMSA offers the following benefits

Private health and life insurance
Private Pension Plan with the Employer Contribution of %3
Personal (skills and technical) improvement plan
Flexible Birthday Leave: Take time to celebrate your birthday
T-Buddy mentorship program will enable your seamless adjustment to TEMSA culture during your first week in
Rotation opportunity within TEMSA and other Sabancı Group companies
Wellbeing approach with mobile applications for diet, mental and body health
Opportunity to gain experience with the team that produced the first electric bus in Turkey

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