RELOCATION TO AUSTIN TEXAS REQUIRED AS THIS POSITION IS LOCATED THERE

About the Company Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors, LLC is part of Xinquan Group, a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and sales of automotive interior and exterior trim system components and molds. Our headquarter is located in Changzhou, China. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, we offer the financial stability of an established global company and the entrepreneurial fire of a brand-new facility. We are establishing our first US production plant in Austin, Texas, and we're launching a major hiring initiative to build our core team quickly! This is a once-in-a-career chance to get in on the ground floor of a state-of-the-art facility. You won't just be filling a role—you'll be a founding member who will design, implement, and define the culture and operating procedures for our entire US operation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have a direct, tangible impact on our success from day one, join us and help build the future of automotive manufacturing in Austin!

Position Overview:

The Process Engineer - Foaming (PU) is responsible for the development, validation, stabilization, and continuous improvement of polyurethane foaming processes used in Instrument Panels and Back Seat Panels within a Tier-1 automotive interiors manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe chemical handling, structural integrity, density consistency, dimensional stability, and repeatable process performance aligned with OEM functional, acoustic, and appearance standards.

In addition to primary ownership of foaming processes, this position requires process owns capability in Friction Welding operations, including parameter validation, joint integrity verification, and structural performance troubleshooting. The Process Engineer supports friction welding process stability, equipment parameter control (speed, pressure, collapse distance), and quality validation of welded joints to ensure structural and dimensional compliance.

The position requires strong daily shop-floor presence and close collaboration with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Materials, EHS, and Launch teams

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and optimize polyurethane foaming process parameters (mix ratios, shot size, injection pressure, mold temperature, cure profiles). Validate molds and conduct foam fill, balance, and structural compliance trials for new and existing programs. Define and maintain process windows, control limits, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Work Instructions. Perform defect troubleshooting for issues such as voids, short shots, collapse, density variation, delamination, and warpage. Execute structural and material validation activities, including cut‑ups, adhesion testing, density checks, and tear-down analysis. Ensure chemical safety and EHS compliance, including ventilation, handling procedures, MSDS adherence, and spill readiness. Support production daily on the shop floor, providing direct technical guidance to operators and technicians. Collaborate with Maintenance to maintain and troubleshoot metering, mix-head, heating, and temperature‑control systems. Support

PPAP, OEM

validation, audits, and quality capability requirements (Cp/Cpk). Lead continuous improvement and scrap‑reduction initiatives, optimizing chemical usage, yield, and process stability. All other tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Polymer, or related Engineering discipline Minimum 2-year experience of automotive manufacturing (Tier-1 interiors preferred) Direct hands-on experience with Polyurethane Foaming Systems Experience with high cosmetic and structural automotive interior components Knowledge of automotive quality systems Preferred Qualifications Polyurethane chemistry fundamentals (polyol, isocyanate, catalysts, blowing agents) Mix ratio calibration and flow rate validation Density control and foam structure analysis Mold temperature management and curing cycles Structural validation (cutups, compression testing, adhesion testing) Defect analysis (voids, porosity, shrinkage, foam collapse) Process window development and capability studies Structured problem solving (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D) Strong hands-on shop-floor engagement

Working Conditions:

Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, and moving equipment. Flexibility to support off-shift, weekend, or emergency maintenance activities as needed.

Career Path and Development:

Growth & Development Be part of launching and scaling a new U.S. manufacturing facility — you'll gain leadership experience in industrial maintenance, automation systems, and injection molding equipment. Impact & Ownership Play a key role in shaping maintenance practices, automation reliability, and TPM/continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, high-tech production environment. Collaborative, Multicultural Environment Work within a global automotive supplier network that values cross-functional collaboration and technical excellence as part of a growing team.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience? Do you have experience in thermoforming / IMG, decorative wrapping, or PU foaming processes? Do you have experience in high cosmetic requirement environments (Class-A surfaces)?

Work Location:

In person