Lead Cockpit Interior Trim Plastics Engineer

TOOGANN TECHNOLOGIES; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TOOGANN TECHNOLOGIES is seeking a dynamic DRE – Interior Trim Plastics to lead design, development, and integration of cockpit trim components for Slate vehicles. You will drive APQP processes, ensure PPAP readiness, and coordinate with Packaging, NVH, and Vehicle Evaluation to meet performance and regulatory targets.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive cockpit and interior trims system engineering, with hands-on design of trim plastics, FMVSS validation, and PLM release experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive cockpit and interior trims system engineering.
• Experience with FMVSS/IIHS validation and interior trim plastics design.
• Experience with PLM systems and releasing components, engineering changes.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (NHTSA, FMVSS, CARB, EPA, FCC).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, material selection and launch of cockpit system components (bins, trims, glove box, IP door panels and more).
• Ensure packaging compatibility, interface alignment, and system level functionality.
• Lead product development, material selection, tooling reviews and launch of new components from concept to launch.
• Conduct supplier and internal technical reviews to ensure packaging and design issues are addressed/resolved.
• Work with affected teams to ensure plastic trim components are accommodated by the Cockpit system.
• Define and integrate critical characteristics with adjacent systems.
• Deliver products to meet quality and reliability requirements and PPAP documentation.
• Lead Design and Component Integration reviews for each component / system at required milestones.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to deliver robust IP Trim Plastics to production that meet vehicle level performance.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

TOOGANN TECHNOLOGIES is seeking a dynamic DRE – Interior Trim Plastics to lead design, development, and integration of cockpit trim components for Slate vehicles. You will drive APQP processes, ensure PPAP readiness, and coordinate with Packaging, NVH, and Vehicle Evaluation to meet performance and regulatory targets.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive cockpit and interior trims system engineering, with hands-on design of trim plastics, FMVSS validation, and PLM release experience.