Trim Engineer

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Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all the world's major automotive manufacturers with our world-class automotive seating and automotive electrical products. Our products are developed and produced by a diverse, talented team of more than 165,000 people. With operations in 39 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region in the world. For our globally positioned and successful teams, we are looking for dedicated talents with zest for action and enthusiasm. If you love challenges, want to experience development opportunities unrestrained, and want recognition that pays off, then you've come to the right place with Lear.

Job Title: Trim Engineer

Job Location: MTO Div Central Offices (Juarez, MEX).

We are in position to offer a great job opportunity to work as Trim Engineer, based in MTO Div Central Offices (Juarez, MEX).

YOUR TASKS WILL BE

• Coordinate product design and release to ensure robustness and manufacturability.
• Provide support to manufacturing and/or assembly plants as required for various activities.
• Participate in customer and platform conference calls.
• Schedule, coordinate, and support the ETR sample cutting and sewing process.
• Assemble and approve the design prior to release to manufacturing.
• Comply with and enforce Plant safety policies and procedures, as well as ISO-14001, ISO-45001, IATF-16949 / ISO 9001, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Create and update DFMEAs and SWIs for assigned programs.
• Create and update vehicle configuration and Fifth Scales.
• Review and update activities in Profile / LearPro.
• Upload, download, review information, create CRs/CNs and part numbers in the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) platform, including their structuring.
• Create SPRs for new purchased parts / rolled goods.
• Approve trim cover drawings and purchased parts.
• Create Work Requests (WR).
• Participate in ICR/CTO events to generate improvement ideas.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for continuous improvement (problem-solving techniques).
• Obtain approval for ETR / PTR / ECC.
• Ensure availability of certified complete assemblies for product development.
• Provide support during PTR runs.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis when required.
• Coordinate program transfers between regions.
• Follow up on the resolution of issues identified during the PDFA process.
• Ensure application of 5S principles.
• Interpret concavity, deformation, seam deviation analysis, and scanning reports.
• Register materials in the TES database.
• Approve color schemes (when applicable).
• Ensure participation in Industry 4.0 projects.
• Ensure compliance with, follow-up, and support of the operating model.
• Follow up on PO (Purchase Order) creation and material procurement.
• Present design reviews.
• Prepare quotations for engineering changes.
• Support consolidation of information for new program quotations.
• Generate cover sheets for Work Orders (WO).
• Control the budget assigned to WOs for the program in charge.
• Support additional activities as required by the department, including overtime and shift rotation.

• TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Advanced English level.
• Knowledge of Quality and Manufacturing systems.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong problem-solving techniques.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of programming and macro development.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or product design and engineering change implementation.
• Direct communication with customers.
• Valid visa.

Preferred:

• 3D software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or Unigraphics
• AutoCAD 2D
• Experience using Teamcenter (PLM)

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