Manager, Interiors Cabin

Required

• 7+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (for one or more: Hard trim, Soft trim, IP, Door trims, Consoles, Headliners, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive Interior Components and Systems industry benchmark, trends and supplier competencies
• Vehicle and product launch experience, experience of delivering products to the assembly factory; having gone through root cause solving and change / fix implementations.
• Experience creating/improving/establishing technical product specifications and timelines to achieve an accelerated development cycle towards SOP
• Experienced in using CAD to create 2D/3D concept drawings, Interior Components and Systems, packaging layouts and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred)
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to achieve success in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Several full program cycle experiences from concept to production launch in automotive Interior Components and Systems
• Profound knowledge of vehicle Interior Components and Systems and demonstrabletrack record of technical excellence and program execution
• A solid knowledge of plastic parts design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety and homologation requirements
• Strong competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T
• A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or in a relevant discipline