Experience Required:3-5+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, advanced quality, process planning, implementation, or launch of Interior Commodity manufacturing systems such as Cross Car Beams, Carpets, NVH insulators, Heat Shields3-5+ years of hands-on experience in Stamping, Welding, and Thermoforming processes as applied to Interior manufacturing, including:Metal stamping of Cross Car Beam (CCB) structural components, brackets, and mounting/reinforcement panelsResistance, spot, projection, and/or MIG welding of Cross Car Beam sub-assemblies and structural jointsThermoforming of automotive floor carpets, heat shields, acoustic insulators, and wheel arch linersSpecific tooling/equipment experience should include one or more of the following:Stamping: Progressive dies, transfer dies, single station dies, blanking/piercing tools, hydraulic and mechanical stamping presses, servo presses, die spotting and tryout equipmentWelding: Robotic resistance/spot welding cells, projection welding equipment, ultrasonic plastic welding, vibration welding, hot plate welding, laser welding systems, weld fixture/jig designThermoforming: Vacuum forming equipment, pressure forming presses, twin-sheet thermoforming systems, forming molds/tooling, trim fixtures, IR/convection heating ovensRequired experience within automotive Interior Commodities manufacturing, or direct experience with stamping, welding, and thermoforming processes in a related manufacturing environmentProven experience in PPAP, APQP, and quality systems, specifically as applied to stamped, welded, and thermoformed componentsStrong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, particularly related to stamping/welding/thermoforming process defects and tooling/equipment troubleshootingAbility to travel frequently to supplier sites up to 70%Experience Preferred:Automotive industry experience. This position serves as the primary technical interface between OEM and its suppliers and is essential in supporting product launches, driving issue resolution, and ensuring zero disruption to vehicle production.