Core Technical Engineer - Soft Trim Materials Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to lead development of automotive soft trim materials, collaborating with Design Office and product engineers. You will influence material formulation, specification, and supplier selection for seating, carpeting, leather, and related interior components.

The role requires 5+ years in materials engineering for vehicle interiors, with strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to present to senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Textile, Materials Engineering or Materials Sciences with 5+ years in materials engineering for seating or soft trim.
• Experience with OEM/Tier 1 seating, trim suppliers is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop Automotive Soft Trim Materials (fabrics, synthetic skins, carpeting, leather) for Stellantis vehicle applications.
• Collaborate with Design Office, Product Engineers, suppliers to formulate, develop and specify materials and integration into vehicle applications.
• Approve production suppliers and manage short- and long-term materials development programs.
• Develop materials, processes, and best practices for interior systems; maintain material specifications and long-term strategies.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Planning

Independent work

Leadership

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Textile, Materials Engineering or Material Sciences

Master's in Textile or Materials Engineering, ABET accredited

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Responsible for the development of Automotive Soft Trim Materials (fabrics, synthetic skins, carpeting, leather, etc.) for Stellantis vehicle applications; Responsible for working closely with Design Office, Product Engineers, sub-tier suppliers and materials suppliers in the formulation, development and specification of materials as well as integration into vehicle applications. Knowledge of vehicle materials is a must for this position. The engineer will also be responsible for approving production suppliers and managing short and long term materials development programs. In addition, the engineer will be responsible for the development of materials, processes, and preferred practices for vehicle applications. The engineer is responsible for maintaining materials specifications for their respective area and for the development of long term strategies for vehicle material technology to achieve corporate objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Textile, Materials Engineering or Material Sciences
• A minimum of 5 years materials engineering experience with seating or soft trim materials; Materials & application development, specification and product support.
• Background with OEM, Tier one Seating, trim supplier a plus.
• Must excel in a team environment, including shared team responsibilities
• Must exhibit strong oral and written communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, and strong planning skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal (soft people) skills.
• Ability to summarize and present work to cross functional teams as well as senior management.
• The ability to develop long term strategies for vehicle materials to achieve corporate objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Textile or Materials Engineering, Material Science from an ABET accredited University
• Extensive experience with material formulation and development of fabric, leather and/or synthetic skin materials at an automotive material supplier and/or tier one supplier a plus.
• OEM Materials Engineering experience with a concentration on the development of seating, flooring or wrapped trim materials.
• Urethane foam formulation experience also a plus.
• Program management capability to organize short- and long-term materials development programs, coordinate efforts between Materials Engineering and Platform Engineering, Quality, Product Design Studios and Manufacturing; Assist in the development and establishment of materials & processes preferred practices for interior systems a plus.

Responsible for the development of Automotive Soft Trim Materials (fabrics, synthetic skins, carpeting, leather, etc.) for Stellantis vehicle applications; Responsible for working closely with Design Office, Product Engineers, sub-tier suppliers and materials suppliers in the formulation, development and specification of materials as well as integration into vehicle applications. Knowledge of vehicle materials is a must for this position. The engineer will also be responsible for approving production suppliers and managing short and long term materials development programs. In addition, the engineer will be responsible for the development of materials, processes, and preferred practices for vehicle applications. The engineer is responsible for maintaining materials specifications for their respective area and for the development of long term strategies for vehicle material technology to achieve corporate objectives.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.