Product Engineer - Automotive PUR Surface Materials

Crosslinked

Jobs/Coatings/films/Product Engineer - Automotive PUR Surface Materials

One of 8,230 open polymer and materials roles on Crosslinked, each read for materials, degree, visa and salary. See roles like this

UL

H-1B history This employer has filed H-1B petitions with the U.S. Department of Labor in the past. That is a record of prior filings, not a statement about this role. Whether any given position is eligible for sponsorship is decided by the employer, case by case. Confirm before you apply.

Product Engineer - Automotive PUR Surface Materials

Ultrafabrics

• Remote,today,verified 14 h ago
  
  

Support development, testing and OEM validation of polyurethane surface materials for automotive interiors.

Apply

Get new Coatings/films

• Product Development roles by email Weekly, free, one-click unsubscribe.
  
  

Apply

Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Bridges polymer materials testing with direct OEM engineering collaboration on automotive interiors.

Might not be for you. Heavy APQP/PPAP and customer-spec coordination, little open-ended materials R&D.

Mostly desk workGeneralistFast-paced BS acceptable

Core polymer role:Develop, validate and test polyurethane (PUR) surface materials for automotive seating and interiors; benchmark against leather/fabric; 3-7 yrs coated textiles or polymer materials science

How Ultrafabrics has been hiring lately 1 open now

• See it on the field map
  
  

Seniority Mid-level

Work Remote

Type Full-time

Experience 3–7 yrs

Industry Automotive

Role Product Development

Materials

polyurethane (PUR),2 rolescoated textiles,2 roles

Role details

Role can be Remote in Detroit Metro Area OR Mexico

About Ultrafabrics

At Ultrafabrics, we combine innovation, high performance, comfort, and sustainability to create advanced performance fabrics for leading designers and manufacturers across more than 10 global industries. If you are passionate about future-focused innovation and want to join a team where your ideas are valued and your skills can grow, we invite you to explore a career with us.

About The Role

Ultrafabrics is seeking a Product Engineer to support the development, validation, and quality of polyurethane (PUR) surface materials for automotive applications, including seating, interior trim, instrument panels, door casings, and console armrests. In this role, you will collaborate with automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) engineering teams and internal Product Development, Program Management, Quality, and Sales teams. You will interpret customer specifications, coordinate testing, and help resolve technical issues related to material performance and application processes.

What You’ll Do

Product Development

• Build technical expertise in Ultrafabrics PUR materials by reviewing customer specifications and historical test reports.
• Interpret OEM technical requirements and provide accurate technical information to Sales, OEMs, and Tier customers.
• Assess material capabilities against customer specifications.
• Plan and coordinate testing, obtain quotes, and work with internal and external test facilities.
• Maintain organized test records, interpret results, and help Sales and Marketing identify product differentiators.
• Benchmark materials against leather, fabric, and competing synthetic materials to identify strengths and limitations.
• Partner with Product Development, Quality, Program Management, and Sales to meet key deliverables.
• Communicate project requirements across internal departments and Ultrafabrics locations, and support customer discussions on acceptance criteria and deviations.
• Help develop best practices for Tier customer application processes, including cut and sew, seating patterning, and vacuum press bonding.
• Provide technical guidance during customer builds, prototype evaluations, and application trials.
  
  

Product Validation

• Support Design Verification and Product Validation (DV/PV) activities.
• Help prepare customer documentation for Application Ready or Technical Approval status.
• Track milestones, report progress, identify risks, and escalate issues promptly.
  
  

Product Quality

• Support Quality in reviewing Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), control plans, and related records.
• Participate in quality issue resolution using structured problem-solving methods, including 8D, root cause analysis, and Six Sigma.
• Recommend corrective actions and help implement effective process controls.
• Perform other related duties as needed.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 3–7 years of experience in automotive product development, coated textiles engineering, or polymer materials science.
• Working knowledge of automotive OEM milestones, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes, and Tier supply chain expectations.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and test methods, with familiarity with manufacturing processes for automotive seating and interior components.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methods, such as Six Sigma, 8D, and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC).
• Project management skills to support schedules and customer milestones.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate across cultures, geographic locations, and time zones.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• German or Japanese language proficiency.
• Training in Six Sigma, IATF 16949, or VDA 6.0.
  
  

Connected

All roles at UltrafabricsMore Product Development rolesCoatings/films roles

Related roles

• CA Product Development EngineerChase & Associates
• NG 2027 Associate Engineer Signature Management and Survivability / Engineer Signature Management and SurvivabilityNorthrop Grumman
• Palmdale, CA $84k – $151k
• LP Senior Composite Structural EngineerLatham, The Pool Company
• Zephyrhills, FL $105k – $130k
• KT Product Development EngineerKRAIBURG TPE
• Buford, GA
• SW 2027 R&D Product Engineering Co-OpSherwin-Williams
• Brecksville, OH
  
  

Common questions

Does Ultrafabrics sponsor H-1B visas?

Ultrafabrics has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Product Engineer - Automotive PUR Surface Materials role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Is the Product Engineer - Automotive PUR Surface Materials position at Ultrafabrics remote?

Yes, this role is listed as remote (work location: Remote).

How many years of experience does this Product Engineer - Automotive PUR Surface Materials role require?

The posting calls for 3–7 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Product Engineer - Automotive PUR Surface Materials role work with?

polyurethane (PUR), coated textiles.