Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Development, or a related technical field
8+ years of experience in quality, product development, craftsmanship, or design validation in automotive
5+ years specifically in the automotive industry
Strong understanding of craftsmanship, cosmetic quality, and visual acceptance criteria
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Responsibilities
Ensure Class-A components meet quality and design intent
Evaluate components against visual standards and quality benchmarks
Support the establishment and maintenance of craftsmanship standards
Drive alignment of design and production execution
Conduct pre-grain approval reviews and assess tooling for defects
Validate documentation and approve tooling readiness for grain application
Document concerns related to visual quality and engage suppliers for resolutions
Benefits
Cross-functional collaboration with various teams
Opportunities to work with suppliers and on-site visits
Involvement in root cause investigations and issue resolution
Maintain a structured approach to program and data management
Dynamic and fast-paced automotive development environment
Full Job Description
Overview :
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Development, or a related technical field.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in quality, product development, craftsmanship, supplier quality, or design validation environments, including at least 5 years within the automotive industry.
This position is focused on ensuring the visual quality, craftsmanship, and design execution of Class-A interior and exterior components throughout the product development lifecycle.
The role involves evaluating molded, painted, wrapped, chrome, and appearance-sensitive components to ensure alignment with design intent, visual standards, dimensional stability requirements, and production readiness expectations.
The engineer will work closely with Design, CMF, Mastering, Suppliers, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams to identify and resolve craftsmanship, tooling, grain, and appearance-related issues before production launch.
This position requires strong attention to detail, visual assessment expertise, supplier collaboration experience, and the ability to balance design intent with manufacturing reality in a fast-paced automotive development environment.
