Lead Dimensional Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead Dimensional Engineer

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.

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