Principal Engineer Perceived Quality
Posted 3 days 8 hours ago by Gerrell & Hard Ltd.
Perceived Quality (PQ) Principal Engineer
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Automotive Excellence
We're seeking an experienced and motivated Perceived Quality (PQ) Principal Engineer to join the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of new vehicle concepts across Exterior and Interior Trim systems, supporting cutting-edge EV and TMPV programs, as well as third-party consultancy projects.
As a PQ Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering world-class manufacturing feasibility, dimensional management, and perceived quality for next-generation vehicle platforms. You will collaborate closely with global teams, providing technical direction, supporting root cause investigations, and driving PQ methods and benchmarking.
Key Responsibilities
- Support projects during design stages, providing PQ direction for Exterior & Interior Trim.
- Lead and contribute to the development of PQ methods, processes, and standards
- Generate and maintain Gap & Radii (Gap & Rad) plans to support trim system development.
- Conduct competitor vehicle PQ benchmarking and trend analysis to influence conceptual designs.
- Mentor and guide engineers in achieving PQ targets through robust design and execution.
- Lead digital reviews and sign-offs for PQ-related activities, particularly on interior systems.
- Support part/assembly maturation and root cause analysis for production and design concerns.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in India and the UK to drive alignment on standards.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in Perceived Quality within automotive design and manufacturing.
- Proficient in Catia V5 (Part Design and Geometric Surface Design) with hands-on CAD capabilities.
- Familiarity with TeamCenter PLM (desirable).
- Excellent knowledge of component integration and interface development.
- Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.
- Experience in developing Product Attribute Targets (PATs) and supporting attribute strategy.
- Confident leading cross-functional discussions and technical reviews.
- Effective communicator and team collaborator across global teams.
What We Offer
- Work at the forefront of automotive innovation in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
- Exposure to global vehicle development programs and strategic manufacturing projects.
- Opportunity to shape processes, mentor teams, and influence product excellence.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.