TEXTILES/MATERIALS ENGINEER, TROY, MI, USA – #5752

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is confidentially seeking a TEXTILES/MATERIALS ENGINEER for our client in Troy, MI.

Are you passionate about how materials perform, interact, and ultimately shape the customer experience inside a vehicle? A global Tier-1 automotive organization is seeking a Textile / Materials Engineer to become a key technical authority for interior trim materials and lamination systems.

In this role, you’ll help define material strategies used across multiple vehicle platforms—working hands-on with cutting-edge textiles, polymers, and surface materials while collaborating with OEMs, suppliers, and internal engineering teams worldwide.

*This is a 100% on-site role.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Build, maintain, and evolve a comprehensive materials benchmarking and performance database for automotive interior trim materials

Evaluate and recommend materials such as leather, fabric, vinyl, urethane, carpet, and composite laminates based on customer and program requirements

Partner directly with OEM engineering teams to support construction drawing approvals and material selections

Lead material validation efforts for new suppliers, new technologies, and cost-reduction initiatives

Support the development and release of material specifications and standards

Participate in product testing, manufacturing reviews, and development trials

Lead or support root cause investigations related to material failures, warranty concerns, and field issues

Establish best practices and drive standardization for material selection and lamination processes

Provide technical input during program quoting and feasibility assessments

Collaborate closely with manufacturing, purchasing, supplier quality, and product engineering teams

Collect, analyze, and present data for internal reviews and customer-facing discussions

Facilitate cross-functional technical reviews and problem-solving sessions

 

What We Are Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in materials engineering, textile engineering, or process engineering
  • Hands-on experience with vinyl, synthetic, and non-synthetic materials
  • Background in automotive interiors or Tier-1 manufacturing environments strongly preferred
  • Strong analytical mindset with proven problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to translate complex material behavior into clear technical recommendations
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with OEM customers
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently while thriving in cross-functional engineering teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and material testing/documentation tools
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role. All candidates must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

 

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to us at:  info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

 

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.