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.