Automotive Soft Trim Materials Engineer (Interior)

Experis Technology Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Array

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Experis Technology Group's client is seeking an Automotive Soft Trim Materials Engineer (Interior) in Auburn Hills, MI onsite. The role focuses on developing and integrating soft trim materials—fabrics, synthetic skins, carpeting, and leather—for vehicle interiors.

You will collaborate with Design Office, Product Engineers and suppliers on formulation, development and specs, lead material development programs, and ensure performance, durability and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Materials Engineering or Materials Sciences.
• Minimum 2 years in materials engineering with soft trim materials, including materials development, specification, and product support.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and planning abilities; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and engineer automotive soft trim materials for vehicle interiors.
• Collaborate with Design Office, Product Engineers, material suppliers and sub-tier suppliers on formulation, development and specs.
• Support integration of materials into vehicle applications and ensure performance requirements are met.
• Lead short- and long-term materials development programs with suppliers and internal partners.
• Create, maintain and update material specifications and standards for assigned product areas.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Materials Engineering or Materials Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking a Automotive Soft Trim Materials Engineer (Interior) to join their team. As a Automotive Soft Trim Materials Engineer (Interior), you will be part of the Materials Engineering team supporting vehicle interior material development and integration.

Job Title: Automotive Soft Trim Materials Engineer (Interior)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

Pay Range: $25- $35 per hour

What's the Job?

Develop and engineer automotive soft trim materials, including fabrics, synthetic skins, carpeting, and leather for vehicle applications. Collaborate with Design Office, Product Engineers, material suppliers, and sub-tier suppliers on material formulation, development, and specification. Support the integration of materials into vehicle applications and ensure performance requirements are met. Lead short-term and long-term materials development programs, including evaluation and management of production material suppliers. Create, maintain, and update material specifications and standards for assigned product areas.

What's Needed?

B. S. in Materials Engineering or Material Sciences from an ABET accredited University. Minimum of 2 years materials engineering experience with soft trim materials, including materials, application development, specification, and product support. Strong oral and written communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, and strong planning skills. Ability to work independently while also excelling in a team environment with shared responsibilities. Ability to develop long-term strategies for vehicle materials to achieve corporate objectives, with proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office applications.

What's in it for me?

Work on real vehicle interior materials that require technical rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. Own materials specifications and standards for assigned product areas, helping ensure quality, durability, performance, and regulatory alignment. Lead and manage short- and long-term materials development programs with suppliers and internal engineering partners. Contribute technical expertise to support material selection decisions and integration into vehicle applications. Build influence across design, engineering, and supplier teams by summarizing and presenting work to cross-functional groups and senior management.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay