The Seat Trim Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and industrializing trim covers for school, activity, and commercial bus seats.
HSM Transportation is an ISO Certified exclusive complete line manufacturer of C.E. White School Bus Seats, portable child restraints, seat covers, and foam aftermarket parts. We are also a premier commercial seat manufacturer specializing in luxury full-size, luxury shuttle, commuter transit, commuter van, salon, foldaway and sofa seating.
HSM Transportation Solutions is a business unit of HSM, headquartered in Hickory, NC since 1944. Our commitment to excellence goes far beyond our products and processes; it is centered on the people who make it all possible. If you're interested in learning more about our company culture, as well as the benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website or social media pages.
• Collaborates with Industrial Design Engineers on styling concepts feasibility.
• Supports selection of trim materials (cloth, vinyl, leather, etc.) based on customer input and A-surface complexity. Creates material spec sheets.
• Works with Complete Seat Team to design attachment strategies for trim with foam and seat structures.
• Designs cover patterns, using either manual (physical) patterns with digitizer and/or Accumark CAD software as appropriate. Creates nested layouts for production cutting.
• Defines seam and stitch types and their placement. Creates thread specs.
• Cuts and sews prototype parts on industrial equipment.
• Build/assemble development seats to verify trim designs, understanding and using production build methods.
• Participates in complete seat testing to evaluate trim cover performance.
• Manages part numbers in internal engineering systems.
• Executes and releases trim designs into production using standard release process, manages product change documentation.
• Creates finished cover drawings for quality control.
• Writes procedures, guidelines, and best practices regarding trim cover design and development process.
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As a Seat Trim Engineer at HSM, you’ll enjoy:
At HSM Solutions our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, innovation, and celebrating our successes together as a team. We provide our employees with the tools and resources they need to achieve their goals and to make a meaningful impact on our customers, our company, and our communities. If you're looking for a place that's not just a job, but a spot where you can grow and make a real impact, then HSM Solutions is the place for you.
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