Development Trimmer

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon is searching for a Development Trimmer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £38.04 per hour.

For the development trimmer role, we require a highly skilled individual for seat development, with patterning, sewing, and component trimming capabilities. The role involves working with our technical specialist to deliver feasibility studies through physical seats.

Essential Skills

• Automotive Patterning – Seats
• High level of machine sewing
• Previous experience working in an automotive design environment

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Experience of full trimming of full seats from patterning to finishing and fitting
• Experience of production and manufacturing processes for seats
• Engineering capability for seat functionality (Airbags, Climate)
• Previous experience working with leather, PVCS, and textiles
• Ability to read and interpret rendered designs, 3D CAD, drawings, and colour call outs
• Knowledge and experience of safe working practices adhering to H&S policies
• Effective communication skills with staff and senior managers

Desirable Experience and Qualifications

• Microsoft Office 365 experience
• Experience in development and production of accessories
• Knowledge of mass production processes and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of textiles

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