Core Technical Engineer – Soft Trim Materials Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Family building benefit

Paid time off

Retirement plan / 401k match

Company vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Materials Engineer focused on automotive soft trim materials and seating components. You will work with Design Office, engineers and suppliers to formulate and specify materials and integrate them into vehicle applications.

Strong leadership, problem-solving and communication are essential. The role involves developing long-term material strategies and maintaining specifications to support corporate objectives, with close collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Textile, Materials Engineering or Material Sciences.
• 5+ years materials engineering experience with seating or soft trim materials.
• Strong teamwork, communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop materials, processes and preferred practices for vehicle applications.
• Collaborate with Design Office, Product Engineers, suppliers and internal teams to formulate, develop and specify materials.
• Approve production suppliers and manage short- and long-term materials development programs.

Skills

Textiles knowledge

Materials engineering

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Office applications

Education

Bachelor's in Textile, Materials Engineering or Material Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Our Benefits - Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

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.

EOE / Disability / Veteran