Prototype Seat Trim Technician – 6‑Month Contract

Hydrogen UK Ltd; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen UK Ltd in Irvine, CA is seeking a Prototype Trim Technician - Seat Laboratory for a 6-month contract. You will cut, sew, and assemble seat trim covers and participate in the complete seat build process.

The role requires 5+ years in seat trim sewing or automotive interiors, pattern reading, and industrial sewing machine experience. You will collaborate with engineering and production to resolve issues while upholding safety and quality. Schedule is 8-5, M-F, onsite; pay range $32-$37/hr.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in seat trim sewing or automotive interiors.
• Ability to cut and sew complex trim patterns to tight tolerances.
• Experience assembling complete seats from components.

Responsibilities

• Trim Cover Cutting & Preparation
• Read and interpret patterns, work instructions, and digital cutting layouts for seat trim covers.
• Sew seat trim components using industrial sewing machines.
• Assemble seams, top-stitching, and decorative features according to quality standards.
• Install finished trim covers onto seat cushions, backs, and headrests.
• Perform in-process quality checks on stitch quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Document production results and report defects or rework.

Skills

Seat trimming & sewing

Pattern reading

Industrial sewing machines

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Tools

Optitex pattern software

HMI interfaces

Pattern nesting software

Job description

Hydrogen UK Ltd in Irvine, CA is seeking a Prototype Trim Technician - Seat Laboratory for a 6-month contract. You will cut, sew, and assemble seat trim covers and participate in the complete seat build process.

The role requires 5+ years in seat trim sewing or automotive interiors, pattern reading, and industrial sewing machine experience. You will collaborate with engineering and production to resolve issues while upholding safety and quality. Schedule is 8-5, M-F, onsite; pay range $32-$37/hr.