Lead PQ/Dimensional Engineer
3 days ago
Coventry
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.