Interior Trim Engineer: From Concept to Release

Hyundai Motor Company; Superior Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium medical

Employer-paid disability & life

Generous PTO & holidays

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks an Interior Trim Engineer to join the Interior Engineering Design Department, supporting NA vehicle programs with pillar trim, carpet, door trim, headliners, and related components to optimize cost, mass, and quality.

You will lead cradle-to-grave development, collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and present technical status and risks to stakeholders. A bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience with interior trim design and release responsibilities.
• Familiarity with interior trim components (pillar trim, carpet, door trim, headliners).
• Experience with cradle-to-grave product development processes and best practices.
• Knowledge of US regulations applicable to automotive products.
• Proficiency with CAD software (CATIA V6, NX, SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release interior trim components for NA programs.
• Lead engineering development from concept through mass production using cradle-to-grave practices.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions to improve cost, weight, performance, quality, and manufacturability.
• Generate and complete advanced development projects focused on part and system-level improvements for future NA vehicles.
• Assess current designs and perform competitor benchmarking to recommend improvements.
• Create, analyze, and present technical reports communicating project status, risks, and results.

Skills

Interior trim design

Cradle-to-grave development

Cross-functional collaboration

Project communication

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA V5

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks an Interior Trim Engineer to join the Interior Engineering Design Department, supporting NA vehicle programs with pillar trim, carpet, door trim, headliners, and related components to optimize cost, mass, and quality.

You will lead cradle-to-grave development, collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and present technical status and risks to stakeholders. A bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years' experience are required.