Stellantis

Core Technical Engineer - Soft Trim Materials Engineer

Stellantis • $88K — $105K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Textile, Materials Engineering or Material Sciences
  • 5+ years experience in materials engineering focused on soft trim materials
  • Background with OEM or Tier 1 seating and trim suppliers
  • Strong team player with collaborative skills
  • Excellent oral, written, problem-solving, and planning abilities
  • Ability to work independently and lead initiatives
  • Experience presenting to cross-functional teams and senior management

Responsibilities

  • Develop automotive soft trim materials for Stellantis vehicle applications
  • Collaborate with design office, engineers, and suppliers on material formulation
  • Approve production suppliers and oversee materials development programs
  • Maintain and specify materials to ensure vehicle application integration
  • Create long-term strategies for vehicle material technology

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Potential for involvement in innovative material technologies
Full Job Description
Responsible for the development of Automotive Soft Trim Materials (fabrics, synthetic skins, carpeting, leather, etc.) for Stellantis vehicle applications; Responsible for working closely with Design Office, Product Engineers, sub-tier suppliers and materials suppliers in the formulation, development and specification of materials as well as integration into vehicle applications. Knowledge of vehicle materials is a must for this position. The engineer will also be responsible for approving production suppliers and managing short and long term materials development programs. In addition, the engineer will be responsible for the development of materials, processes, and preferred practices for vehicle applications. The engineer is responsible for maintaining materials specifications for their respective area and for the development of long term strategies for vehicle material technology to achieve corporate objectives.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's in Textile, Materials Engineering or Material Sciences
  • A minimum of 5 years materials engineering experience with seating or soft trim materials; Materials & application development, specification and product support.
  • Background with OEM, Tier one Seating, trim supplier a plus.
  • Must excel in a team environment, including shared team responsibilities
  • Must exhibit strong oral and written communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, and strong planning skills.
  • Must be able to work independently.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal (soft people) skills.
  • Ability to summarize and present work to cross functional teams as well as senior management.
  • The ability to develop long term strategies for vehicle materials to achieve corporate objectives.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office applications

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's in Textile or Materials Engineering, Material Science from an ABET accredited University
  • Extensive experience with material formulation and development of fabric, leather and/or synthetic skin materials at an automotive material supplier and/or tier one supplier a plus.
  • OEM Materials Engineering experience with a concentration on the development of seating, flooring or wrapped trim materials.
  • Urethane foam formulation experience also a plus.
  • Program management capability to organize short- and long-term materials development programs, coordinate efforts between Materials Engineering and Platform Engineering, Quality, Product Design Studios and Manufacturing; Assist in the development and establishment of materials & processes preferred practices for interior systems a plus.

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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