REQ ID: 128263
JOB TITLE: Trim Development Engineer
SALARY: Competitive

POSTING START DATE: 17/03/2025

POSTING END DATE: 31/03/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon  

As a part of the Creative team, you’ll be at the core of what we do at JLR, shaping the future of modern luxury. Working in Vehicle Design, Materiality, Brand Design, Digital Design, Business Planning and Transformation, you’ll collaborate with other creative minds to deliver sustainable solutions using cutting-edge technology. Unleash your creativity on iconic brands. Come, be a proud creator of the exceptional.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This Opportunity would suit a highly skilled individual with patterning, sewing and component trimming capabilities.  Working closely with designers to realise our Modern Luxury vision in creative soft trim to the highest quality to meet our gateway deliverables. 

You will be expected to cover all aspects of developing interior trim such as headliner, steering wheels and soft seats, as well as hard seat models, trimmed samples and concept components.

As a Trim Development Engineer, excellent understanding of shape & form, experience of fabrics, leathers, and other soft materials will be crucial to delivering high quality products in the delivery window.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

•    Coordination, delivery and ownership of trim assembly/project
•    Leather/fabric trim development of prototype parts and models made from a variety of materials.
•    Full development of seats from patterning to fully fitting and finishing
•    Leather cutting, lamination and assembly sewing.
•    Soft foam work and modification

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

•    Full development, patterning and trimming skills required 
•    Expert level sewing machinist, covering assembly and decorative stitch and development stitching.
•    Strong knowledge of fabric properties and automotive materials.
•    Hand sewing skills
•    Ability to modify conceptual seat foams
 

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.