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

III.   RESPONSIBILITIES AREA

·       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:

• 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.