Cockpit and Interior trims engineer

Company : Diverse Lynx

Location : Spartanburg, SC, 29302

Posted Date : 26 October 2025

Job Details

Cockpit and Interior trims engineer
Spartanburg, SC (Onsite)
Fulltime / Contract
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities

Product Lifecycle Management: Monitor and support vehicles from production through end-of-life, implement design changes based on field performance and customer feedback
Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve manufacturing or quality issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions
Product Optimization: Refine existing designs for cost, weight, or performance improvements, ensure compatibility with evolving regulations and technologies, Work with suppliers to address component-level issues, validate supplier changes and ensure they meet design intent
Quality Feedback Integration: Analyzing warranty data, service reports, and customer complaints
Technology Refresh: Supporting mid-cycle product facelifts or feature upgrades
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain engineering documentation for all changes, Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards
Testing & Validation: Support validation of updated components or systems, analyze test data to confirm performance and durability
Supplier Collaboration: Working with suppliers to improve component design, materials, or manufacturing processes, Managing obsolescence and alternate sourcing for long-term sustainability

Desired Skills and Experience

Excellent CATIA V5 2D/3D skills
Should be conversant in Interior Trim Product Design & Development - Cockpit

(Instrument Panel, Door Trims, Steering wheel, Air bag, Floor Console), Trims - Pillar Trims, Soft Trims, Headliner, Carpets etc.

Very Good Skills in Catia V5 - Surface, Solid Modelling & Drafting.
Experience in Style Surface Feasibility & Analysis i.e. checking Draft, Tooling Feasibility, ECE R24 Regulation Evaluation, creating concept proposals Packaging Study with surrounding parts, Benchmarking Study and Analysis.
Should have experience in DFx (Design for Mfg., assembly & Serviceability)
Knowledge in tooling, fixings, Materials, GD & T, Stack up DFMEA, DVP etc. will be preferable
Understand CAE requirements and results for project requirements & implementation
Knowledge of Colour & Texture, Materials etc.
Good knowledge and experience of customer Tools and processes is preferred.
Leadership and motivation in a design role is essential
7 to 12+ years of previous experience of Design activities at OEM with a demonstrable record of delivery of the accountabilities
Working in plant environment and ability to manage cross functional team coordination
A strong track record of delivering design to timelines, weight and cost targets
Supplier liaison, understanding and implementing DFM requirements
Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree preferred
Background in luxury cars design and development preferred

Personal Attributes:

Delivery focused, with a demonstrable track record of on-time delivery
Self-motivated to deliver excellence and perform beyond targets
Strong communication skills
Good organisational skills and ability to project manage design tasks both internally and with the supplier(s);
Advanced problem-solving abilities

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.