Senior Interior Trims Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Mahindra Tractors is seeking an experienced Interior Design Engineer to contribute to new programs, influence design decisions, and manage tooling estimates. The role focuses on interior hard trims, CG&T methods, and lifecycle management from concept to manufacturing.

Candidates should have 5+ years in interior design engineering, CATIA V5/V6 expertise, and strong cross-functional collaboration skills. A BS degree in mechanical engineering is preferred, with US-based office work expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years interior related design engineering experience.
• Experience with interior hard trims and related materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new program development by influencing design and providing tooling estimates.
• Develop and release final designs for manufacturing.
• Maintain BOM and manage design documentation in Team Center.
• Conduct cost reduction and quality improvement analyses using DOE or similar methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering and purchasing.

Skills

Interior trims

GD&T

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Project planning

Education

BSME preferred

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

3DX

TeamCenter

Job description

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Engineering Full Time Professional Auburn Hills, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1195

Classification

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Reports To:Head of Interior Trims and Thermal

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

Assist with new program development by influencing design, provide tooling estimates, provide material suggestions, participate in risk analysis, help to coordinate drawings, be able to analyze and provide suggestions regarding cost reduction and quality improvement opportunities.

Proficient in Interior Trims: Hard trims

In-depth knowledge of Hard materials, injection mold design and molding processes

Experience with planning and managing projects, supplier and vendor management, product development and lifecycle stages

Capable of developing early Master Sections and Engineering Surfaces

Participates in engineering impacted cost reduction efforts through assessing current designs and benchmarking

Troubleshoot using DOE process and other black belt methodologies

Participates in the creation and implementation of new design concepts

Maintains up to date BOM (Bill of Material) for all assigned parts

Perform feasibility checks with respect to material, manufacturing & design perspective

Develop innovative solutions to improve from a cost/mass, performance, and quality perspective

Create and present technical reports to communicate project status and results

Releases final designs for manufacturing into Team Center

Fosters continuous improvement in performance, quality and cost

Well versed with global relevant standard & methodology

Responsible for the final design robustness and product quality

Qualifications:

Experience with Interior hard trims is desired

Excellent understanding of GD&T standards

High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, including drawing and modelling practices and methodologies

Hands‑on experience building and launching automotive products.

Experience with Microsoft Office applications and other information management tools

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience using project management tools

An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team

A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.

CATIA v5/V6 knowledge is required

3DX and Team Center

Work Environment: 5 days in office

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• Direct Hire for right candidate.
• 40 to 50 Hours/Week
• Domestic and international required

Required Experience:

5+ years interior related design engineering experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• BSME Preferred
• CATIA V5/V6 knowledge
• 3DX and Team Center Knowledge

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA)