PQ Engineer / Perceived Quality Engineer

PQ Engineer

This role will be part of the PQ function and will provide support to the Lead Engineer.

The role will primarily cover Interior Trim Perceived Quality, in support of projects in the design

stages of the program.

Additional support to be provided on request for part / assembly maturation

processes. Root cause analysis support for production / design related concerns for company

Review and validation of system integration for Interior themes

Development of PQ techniques and processes for company

Supporting mentorship and knowledge transfer to PQ methods and processes

Main Activities & Tasks

Will report to the Head of team (PQ Lead Engineer will manage daily activities)

CAD operation skills essential – The successful candidate will be able to create and

manipulate geometry for primary communication of Gap & Rad Planning PQ

Requirements. (Expectation is that at least 50% time utilisation will be for geometry

and amendment)

Catia V5 operative skills – 2D data & sectional data. (Key module utilisation: Part Design &

Geometric Surface Design)

TCUA (Team Centre) PLM utilisation is desirable

and development of the PQ activities for Interior Trims

Support PQ Lead Engineer on complete vehicle activities

and maintenance of the Gap & Rad Plan

Support the PQ Lead in mentorship of engineering teams in understanding and applying

designs and engineering execution which achieves PQ targets. Demonstrate confidence in

considering the holistic requirements of parts and systems (die and draft angles, grain

depths, weak steel conditions, lifter integration, TPL position, assembly sequence, tooling

access, accommodation of tolerance & build variation, appropriate radii, minimum flange

lengths, clipping and locator positions, etc)

Support the PQ Lead in performing digital reviews and sign-off events for PQ related

activities on Interior systems

Development of Product Attribute Targets based upon the Product Attribute PALS

positioning for PQ

Develop Scope of Work with key deliverables identified

Assist with the Benchmarking of competitor vehicles & reporting findings

Support Optical Quality & Perceived Quality development & assessment activities

Work with PQ Team overseas

standards, processes and guidelines