JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary of Department& Role
This role will be part of the PQ function and will provide support to the Lead Engineer. The grade reflects the experience and capability required of the individual.
* The primary role is supporting company projects in the design stages of the program, providing PQ direction for both Exterior and Interior Trim development.
* Additional support to be provided on request for part / assembly maturation process and root cause analysis support for production / design related concerns.
* Review and validation of system integration for Exterior and Interior themes.
* Lead the Development of PQ methods and processes for the company.
* Provide a good working knowledge of PQ benchmarking, current trends and execution on competitor vehicles
* Supporting mentorship and knowledge transfer of PQ methods and processes
Main Activities & Tasks
* Will report to the Head of department (Lead PQ Engineer will manage daily activities)
* CAD operation skills required – The successful candidate will be able to create and manipulate geometry in Catia V5, for the communication and development of component interfaces to support Gap & Rad Plans. (Key module utilisation: Part Design& Geometric Surface Design). Expectation is that at least 50%-time utilisation will be supporting geometry generation.
* TCUA (Team Centre) PLM utilisation is desirable
* Generation and development of the PQ activities for Ext &Int Trim
* Support the Lead PQ Integration Engineer on complete vehicle activities.
* Generation and maintenance of the Gap & Rad Plans
* Mentorship of engineering team in understanding and applying designs and engineering executions which achieve PQ targets.
* Lead digital reviews and sign-off events for PQ related activities for Interior systems.
* Development of Product Attribute Targets (PAT)based upon the Product Attribute PALS positioning for PQ
* Develop scope of work with key deliverables identified.
* Identify PQ opportunities for process development and longer-term strategy.
* Provide PQ Benchmarking of competitor vehicles & reporting of findings in support of Design conceptual theme development
* Manage Optical Quality& Perceived Quality development & assessment activities.
* Work with PQ team globally to agree future joint standards, processes and guidelines.