Principal Engineer - PQ Integration

Our OEM Client based in Coventry is searching for a Principal Engineer – PQ Integration professional to join their team on a permanent basis. For further information on the opportunity, please see below:

Summary of Department & Role:

Working on both Pre- and Post- KO, the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team is part of the Advanced Product Creation department. The team specialises in developing and integrating in the following areas for new vehicle concepts:

• Manufacturing Feasibility.
• Dimensional Management.
• Perceived Quality.

This is in support of TMPV / EV business units and third-party consultancy work. The AME team covers all aspects of the Vehicle Assembly process including Stampings, BIW Assembly and TCF vehicle assembly. APC functions also include the following areas:

• Upperbody and Closures.
• Exterior Trim.
• Interior Trim and Cockpit.

This role will be part of the PQ function and will provide support to the Lead Engineer. The grade reflects the experience and capability required of the individual.

• The primary role is supporting TML projects in the design stages of the program, providing PQ direction for both Exterior and Interior Trim development.
• Additional support to be provided to TML on request for part / assembly maturation process and root cause analysis support for production / design related concerns.
• Review and validation of system integration for Exterior and Interior themes.
• Lead the Development of PQ methods and processes for TMETC and TML.
• Provide a good working knowledge of PQ benchmarking, current trends and execution on competitor vehicles.
• Supporting mentorship and knowledge transfer of PQ methods and processes to TML.

Main Activities & Tasks:

• Will report to the Head of AME (Lead PQ Engineer will manage daily activities)
• CAD operation skills required – The successful candidate will be able to create and manipulate geometry in Catia V5, for the communication and development of component interfaces to support Gap & Rad Plans. (Key module utilisation: Part Design & Geometric Surface Design). Expectation is that at least 50%-time utilisation will be supporting geometry generation.
• TCUA (Team Centre) PLM utilisation is desirable.
• Generation and development of the PQ activities for Ext & Int Trim.
• Support the Lead PQ Integration Engineer on complete vehicle activities.
• Generation and maintenance of the Gap & Rad Plans.
• Mentorship of engineering team in understanding and applying designs and engineering executions which achieve PQ targets.
• Lead digital reviews and sign-off events for PQ related activities for Interior systems.
• Development of Product Attribute Targets (PAT) based upon the Product Attribute PALS positioning for PQ.
• Develop scope of work with key deliverables identified.
• Identify PQ opportunities for process development and longer-term strategy.
• Provide PQ Benchmarking of competitor vehicles & reporting of findings in support of Design conceptual theme development.
• Manage Optical Quality & Perceived Quality development & assessment activities.
• Work with PQ TMETC and with the PQ Team TMPV (in India) to agree future joint standards, processes and guidelines.