Port Elizabeth: Engineer I / Trim Development Engineer

Responsibilities Developing trim covers to optimize the sewing process for manufacturing and obtain quality approval from the OEM customer. Strip sample seats/trim covers and make paper templates for each cut panel Digitize each paper panel and ensure all technical details are correct Plot patterns on a 1:1 scale, ID each pattern by material type and add sewing borders Confirm sewing process steps (Process flow diagram) Verify sew line distances by simulating sewing start to end on Accumark or AutoCad software or manually comparing 2D templates Hand optimized digital or paper patterns over for marker making and CNC cutting Construct bill of material for each trim cover showing hang on parts Sew trim covers or review sewing process to ensure optimized sewing process Built seat or review seat building process to review the quality of the complete seat Change patterns after build review to improve sewing and quality concerns Repeat steps until the sewing process and seat quality is approved. Ensure notches and direction constraints are shown on patterns Ensure templates are correctly identified and stored by trim option Assist with BOM verifications Assist with day to day sewing problems Qualifications Relevant qualification ( 2D CAD or 2D drawings) PC literacy is essential, relating to MS Outlook, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Word and Excel. Working knowledge of the German language would be an advantage. Experience Must be a self-starter, a team player, positive, self-motivated and be able to work under pressure. 5 years minimum relevant experience is essential. Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant seat trim development experience. Special Requirements An assertive individual with strong problem-solving sills in a trim/sewing manufacturing environment is essential. Accumark/pattern making software experience would be advantageous.