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:

• Reports to: Head of CMF
  
• Department: Styling, Color & Trim
  

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

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

3. 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.
  

4. 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.
  

5. 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.
  

6. 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.