Lead Dimensional Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector seeks a Lead Dimensional Engineer to support PQ initiatives in Exterior and Interior Trim development. The role involves CAD operations, mentoring the engineering team, and ensuring quality standards in product attributes. This position offers excellent career opportunities and is suited for candidates with a keen eye for detail and strong engineering backgrounds.

Benefits

Excellent package and opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in PQ methods and benchmarking.
• Strong proficiency in Catia V5 for geometry manipulation.
• Familiar with automotive trends and competitor analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support PQ direction for trim development and maturation processes.
• Mentor the engineering team on PQ targets and execution.
• Lead digital reviews and sign-off for interior systems.

Skills

CAD operation skills

PQ benchmarking

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Tools

Catia V5

Team Centre PLM

Job description

Job Description

Lead Dimensional Engineer

Summary of Department & Role

This role is part of the PQ function and supports the Lead Engineer. The role requires experience and capability in supporting company projects during the design stages, providing PQ direction for Exterior and Interior Trim development.

Additional responsibilities include supporting part/assembly maturation processes, root cause analysis for production and design concerns, reviewing and validating system integration for Exterior and Interior themes, and developing PQ methods and processes for the company.

The candidate should have good knowledge of PQ benchmarking, current trends, and competitor vehicle analysis. Mentorship and knowledge transfer of PQ methods are also key responsibilities.

Main Activities & Tasks

• Report to the Head of Department; Lead PQ Engineer manages daily activities.
• CAD operation skills in Catia V5, focusing on geometry creation and manipulation for component interface communication.
• Support geometry activities, with at least 50% time utilization.
• Utilize TCUA (Team Centre) PLM; develop PQ activities for Exterior & Interior Trim.
• Support the Lead PQ Integration Engineer on vehicle activities and maintain Gap & Rad Plans.
• Mentor engineering team on PQ targets and design execution.
• Lead digital reviews and sign-off events for interior systems PQ activities.
• Develop Product Attribute Targets based on PALS positioning.
• Define scope of work with key deliverables.
• Identify PQ opportunities for process development and strategy.
• Benchmark against competitor vehicles and report findings.
• Manage Optical Quality & Perceived Quality activities.
• Collaborate with the global PQ team to establish standards, processes, and guidelines.

Excellent package and opportunity. Call Rachel NOW or apply online with CV Library.