Senior Engineer - Optical Quality

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Engineer - Optical Quality to impact cutting-edge vehicle development. Based in Coventry, this contract role involves coordinating Optical Quality reviews, managing issues across teams, and conducting benchmarking studies. Applicants should have strong automotive engineering experience and familiarity with Optical Quality principles. Hybrid working is offered, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive engineering and understanding of Optical Quality.
• Ability to coordinate complex reviews and benchmarking activities.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate cross-functional OQ Reviews.
• Assist in OQ Loop Reviews and manage PQ Attributes.
• Conduct Benchmarking studies of competitor vehicles.

Skills

Automotive engineering understanding

Optical Quality and Perceived Quality principles

Organisational skills

Benchmarking and issue tracking

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

CAD data interpretation

TCUA (Team Centre) PLM

Job description

Senior Engineer Optical Quality

We are seeking a Senior Engineer - Optical Quality (OQ). This Senior Engineer - Optical Quality position offers the chance to work at the forefront of automotive innovation, contributing to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join a company renowned for its commitment to quality and precision, where your skills will directly impact the development of world-class vehicles.

This contract role supports the development of both Exterior and Interior Trim during the design stages of vehicle programs. You will play a key role in coordinating Optical Quality reviews, supporting benchmarking activities, and managing issue resolution processes across cross-functional teams. This is a hands-on role requiring strong collaboration, analytical thinking, and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate cross-functional OQ Reviews, including facilities, agendas, and presentation materials.
• Assist in OQ Loop Reviews, generating presentation materials and tracking issues from CAS/CAD models.
• Manage PQ Attributes and related OQ/PQ issues in the Program Global Issues Register.
• Liaise with Designers, CAS Modellers, Studio Feasibility, and PQ Engineers to develop solutions for OQ/PQ issues.
• Conduct Benchmarking studies of competitor vehicles and report findings to cross-functional teams.
• Support the development and maintenance of a PQ Benchmarking database.
• Provide weekly updates on OQ issue status and maintain structured agendas for future reviews.
• Interpret CAD drawings and sectional data (CAD operation skills not essential).
• Support digital reviews and sign-off events for OQ/PQ activities.

Requirements:

• Experience in automotive engineering & a solid understanding of Optical Quality and Perceived Quality principles, with the ability to apply them effectively.
• Ability to interpret CAD data; familiarity with TCUA (Team Centre) PLM is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate complex reviews and benchmarking activities.
• Experience in benchmarking and issue tracking tools.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to support teams in achieving quality targets.

What we offer:

• Grade: Senior Engineer
• Status: Contract - 6 month rolling, 37hr week
• Location: Coventry
• Hybrid Working: Minimum 3 days per week office based

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.