Design Quality Lead Engineer

I. Position Purpose

• To safeguard the visual and tactile quality of interior and exterior parts by controlling all design-related quality attributes from concept through production.
• Ensure strict alignment with CMF definitions and uphold the brand's standards for perceived quality and harmony across all components.

Ii. Organization Chart

• Report to: Design Quality Team Leader
• Department : Styling, Color & Trim

Iii. Responsibilities Area CMF Compliance Oversight:

• Monitor and control deviations from supplier deliverables against CMF definitions and standards.

Pre-Texturing & Surface Development

• Lead pre-texturing evaluations and support texture feasibility with suppliers.
• Manage T0 Part Grain Marking and tool validation for surface definition.

Documentation & Tools

• Prepare and manage the Boundary Book to define visual/perceived quality references.
• Conduct TGSS (Grain Mapping Approval) and OKTG (Ok to Grain) reviews.

Part Validation & Approval

• Perform part trials post-texturing and assess surface accuracy, haptics, gloss, and shape compliance.
• Review parts in context with full interior to ensure visual harmony and integration.

Perceived Quality Check

• Evaluate key perceived quality criteria including shape, color matching, aspect, gloss levels, and tactile feedback.
• Lead and document AAR (Appearance Approval Report) assessments, including final approval.

Vehicle-Level Validation

• Conduct Vehicle Harmony Validation to ensure all interior parts align in quality and appearance within the full vehicle environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive design quality, surface development, or CMF engineering.
• Hands-on experience with supplier collaboration, tooling validation, and texture approvals.
• Strong understanding of texture tooling, grain development, and perceived quality evaluation.
• Familiar with AAR, OKTG, TGSS, and Boundary Book processes.
• Detail-oriented, with strong documentation and coordination skills.
• Able to evaluate aesthetics and technical feasibility in a cross-functional context.