Optical Quality Engineer – 6‑month Contract
Our OEM client based in Coventry is searching for an Optical Quality Engineer professional to join their team on an Inside IR35 6‑month contract.
The role involves working on both pre‑ and post‑KO activities within the AME team of the Advanced Product Creation department, which specialises in developing and integrating the following areas for new vehicle concepts:
* Manufacturing Feasibility
* Dimensional Management
* Perceived Quality
This role supports TMPV / EV business units and third‑party consultancy work. The AME team covers all aspects of the vehicle assembly process, covering stampings, BIW assembly, and TCF vehicle assembly. Other functions include:
* Upper body and closures
* Exterior trim
* Interior trim, including cockpit
The primary focus is on exterior and interior trim development, supporting TML projects in the design stages. The role reports to the Lead Engineer of the PQ team.
Responsibilities
* Generate and maintain the PQ Register and PQ Attribute within the Program Issues Register.
* Support the Lead in guiding design and engineering teams in applying solutions that achieve PQ targets.
* Support the Lead in performing digital reviews and sign‑off events for OQ/PQ related activities, for exterior and interior systems.
* Provide technical support to cross‑functional teams.
* Assist with benchmarking of competitor vehicles and reporting findings.
* Support optical quality and perceived quality development and assessment activities.
* Assist in the development of a PQ benchmarking database.
* Interpret CAD drawings and sectional data (CAD operation skills not essential).
* Utilise TCUA (Team Centre) PLM (desired).
* Plan and coordinate OQ reviews for exterior and interior.
* Support Lead PQ Integration Engineer on complete vehicle reviews and benchmarking exercises as required.
Other Features
* Resource must be available on site for a minimum of 3 days per week to facilitate OQ reviews and benchmarking activity as required.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Contract.
Job function: Quality Assurance.
Industry: Civil Engineering.
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