JOB DESCRIPTION
Trim Engineer or could be Entry level
Education
Engineering, Textiles, Industrial Design, etc. (or other suitable technical degree preferred).
1 year job related experience (Preferable)
Technical Skills.
Willing to develop ability on:
Seat Patterning - Able to complete seat patterns Understanding and applying one or more basic problem-solving techniques (eg. BEP, Kepner-Tregoe, Six-Sigma, etc.) to help solve a real-world issue. Knowledge of Manufacturing Process and requirements of a Trimcover Understand and basic operating of seat equipment used in trim cover manufacturing (NC Cutter, Sewing Machines etc.) Trim Cover Sewing Safety Requirements within a trim cover Standard components used within a trim cover. Knowledge of Material specifications and guidelines(Cloth, Leather, Vynil,etc) Understanding of 2D component and product drawings. Change management and BOM control Proficiency in Trim cover development from a 2D or 3D information source(ie drawings or CAD). Basic understanding of 3D CAD Models and Vehicle environments.
Soft Skills.
Accountable Ownership Customer Care Willing to Learn Time Management Planning Self Motivated Able to work on challenging Environment
Additional:
English: Able to keep mid-level conversation(must)
Office Based at Queretaro(must)
Able to Travel(must)
PRIMARY LOCATION
Tech Center QueretaroSkills Required
- Degree in Engineering, Textiles, Industrial Design or related technical field
- Approximately 1 year job-related experience
- Ability to hold mid-level conversations in English
- Office based in Queretaro (on-site)
- Ability to travel as required
- Seat patterning knowledge and ability to complete seat patterns
- Understanding and application of basic problem-solving techniques (BEP, Kepner-Tregoe, Six-Sigma, etc.)
- Knowledge of manufacturing process and trim cover requirements
- Basic operation knowledge of seat equipment used in trim manufacturing (NC cutter, sewing machines)
- Knowledge of trim cover sewing safety requirements and standard components
- Knowledge of material specifications and guidelines (cloth, leather, vinyl)
- Ability to read and work from 2D component/product drawings and basic 3D CAD models
- Proficiency in trim cover development from 2D or 3D information sources (drawings or CAD)
- Familiarity with change management and BOM control
- Soft skills: accountability, ownership, customer care, time management, planning, self-motivation, willingness to learn
Adient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Adient and has not been reviewed or approved by Adient.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching contributions is highlighted, with corporate filings indicating ongoing employer match funding. This provides meaningful long-term savings support for U.S. employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO/vacation are included, with indications that PTO levels compare favorably to some peers. Parental/family leave is also available in certain contexts.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside HSAs/FSAs and protection benefits such as life/AD&D. These elements establish a comprehensive baseline that strengthens the overall package.
Adient Insights
What We Do
Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. With approximately 77,000 employees in 32 countries, Adient operates 202 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into more than 19 million vehicles every year.
