PQ Engineer
This role will be part of the PQ function and will provide support to the Lead Engineer.
The role will primarily cover Interior Trim Perceived Quality, in support of projects in the design
stages of the program.
Additional support to be provided on request for part / assembly maturation
processes. Root cause analysis support for production / design related concerns for company
Review and validation of system integration for Interior themes
Development of PQ techniques and processes for company
Supporting mentorship and knowledge transfer to PQ methods and processes
Main Activities & Tasks
Will report to the Head of team (PQ Lead Engineer will manage daily activities)
CAD operation skills essential – The successful candidate will be able to create and
manipulate geometry for primary communication of Gap & Rad Planning PQ
Requirements. (Expectation is that at least 50% time utilisation will be for geometry
generation and amendment)
Catia V5 operative skills – 2D data & sectional data. (Key module utilisation: Part Design &
Geometric Surface Design)
TCUA (Team Centre) PLM utilisation is desirable
Generation and development of the PQ activities for Interior Trims
Support PQ Lead Engineer on complete vehicle activities
Generation and maintenance of the Gap & Rad Plan
Support the PQ Lead in mentorship of engineering teams in understanding and applying
designs and engineering execution which achieves PQ targets. Demonstrate confidence in
considering the holistic requirements of parts and systems (die and draft angles, grain
depths, weak steel conditions, lifter integration, TPL position, assembly sequence, tooling
access, accommodation of tolerance & build variation, appropriate radii, minimum flange
lengths, clipping and locator positions, etc)
Support the PQ Lead in performing digital reviews and sign-off events for PQ related
activities on Interior systems
Development of Product Attribute Targets based upon the Product Attribute PALS
positioning for PQ
Develop Scope of Work with key deliverables identified
Assist with the Benchmarking of competitor vehicles & reporting findings
Support Optical Quality & Perceived Quality development & assessment activities
Work with PQ Team overseas
standards, processes and guidelines.