Perceived Quality Engineer - Automotive Design & Craftsmanship
Core
Ensures design execution of automotive products meets brand quality commitments by defining fit/finish targets, managing visible part interfaces, and guiding interior/exterior developments.
Role type
Senior IC Perceived Quality Engineer (Automotive Design)
Builds
Automotive vehicle interiors and exteriors for global OEMs (via careerplan.io/jobs/5256848007-perceived-quality-engineer-automotive-design-craftsmanship-at-altentechnologyusa)
Domain
Automotive design and manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Perceived quality standards, fit and finish definition, competitor benchmarking, tolerance stack analysis, GD&T, material selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, Catia CAD, prototype issue resolution
Preferred skills
Statistical qualification of machinery/gauges, manufacturing/production environment experience, Masters degree
Technologies
Catia
Responsibilities
Develop master decks for visible part interfaces; Define fit and finish targets; Recommend surface designs and cutlines; Provide guidance on minimum section requirements; Conduct competitor vehicle benchmarking; Lead issue identification during prototype builds; Convert feasibility requirements into actionable direction
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC