Interior Trim Design Engineer

Role Summary:

The Lead Interior Trim Design Engineer is responsible for the design development and integration of interior trim components such as dashboards door panels center consoles cockpit modules and decorative parts. This role combines engineering expertise aesthetic sensibility and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality manufacturable and regulation-compliant interior systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Development:
  • Lead the design of interior trim components including seats dashboards door trims center consoles and luggage side panels.
  • Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using tools like CATIA V5/V6.
  • Ensure designs meet functional aesthetic ergonomic and safety requirements.
• Engineering Execution:
  • Conduct feasibility studies material selection and tolerance analysis using GD&T principles.
  • Optimize designs for manufacturability cost-efficiency and mass production.
• Project Leadership:
  • Manage full lifecycle from concept to prototype to production launch.
  • Coordinate with suppliers manufacturing and quality teams to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Innovation & Integration:
  • Integrate advanced materials and technologies (e.g. thermoplastics vinyl wrapping hydrographics).
  • Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate new materials and finishes into designs.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including design studios engineering and procurement.
  • Lead design reviews and implement changes based on testing and customer feedback.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Design or Industrial Design.
• 5 10 years of experience in interior trim design and
• Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA V5/V6).
• Strong understanding of materials manufacturing processes and regulatory standards.
• Experience with Class A surfaces fit & finish tooling and occupant protection.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in full vehicle integration and module concept development.
• Knowledge of thermal expansion structural design gloss/grain specifications.
• Familiarity with North American regulatory and homologation standards.
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative interior trim designs.

Pi-square technologies is a Michigan (USA) Headquartered Automotive Embedded Engineering Services company Synergy Partner for major OEMs and Tier 1s and their implementation partners in Automotive Embedded Product Development Projects Requirements Analysis Software Design Software Implementation Efficient Build Release Process and turnkey software V & V Services. We have more than 20 years of industry expertise with specialization in the latest cutting-edge automotive technologies such as Infotainment connected vehicles Cyber security OTA and Advanced Safety/ Body electronics.