Design Quality Engineer

TOOGANN TECHNOLOGIES; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TOOGANN TECHNOLOGIES in Michigan seeks a Design Quality Engineer to ensure the design execution of Class-A products and harmonize vehicle parts with accessories. You will lead design reviews, manage timelines, and work closely with supplier quality teams to drive root cause resolution.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in automotive design/quality, holds a Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree, demonstrates meticulous attention to detail, and can coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree.
• 5 years minimum of automotive experience.
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve results.
• Hold high standards for quality, attention to detail, and build strong relationships with other team members.
• Self-motivated, flexible, adaptable to change, and able to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple parallel-path projects.
• Experience with report writing and time management.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Tooling experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• The candidate will oversee program timelines, a material development database, participate in design reviews, and be an effective communicator.
• Review molded parts pre-grain to ensure that the quality of the mold is acceptable to KO grain.
• Provide visual documentation of issues related to mold prior to grain approval and work with supplier / engineer to address issues found.
• Review and validate the Pre-Grain Approval Sheet from supplier and sign off document to start graining of tool.
• Assess all AAR parts (wrapped, painted, chrome, MIC, etc.) to ensure that parts are meeting visual targets and are dimensionally stable to support sign off for PPAP.
• Maintain a record of all parts that have been submitted for grain approval and AAR.
• Provide visual documentation of issues related to AAR parts and work with supplier / engineer to address issues found.
• Support on site at supplier to help root cause issues as needed working with SQE and supplier quality teams.
• Work closely with CMF Design and Mastering for clear “plaque-to-part” scaling.

Skills

Automotive experience

Cross-functional teams

Communication skills

Quality mindset

Independent worker

Time management

MS Office

Change-adaptable

Tooling experience

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Mold tooling

PPAP

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Design Quality Engineer is a key role within the Studio Craftsmanship team and is responsible for ensuring that the design execution of our Class-A products meet our commitment to our customers for vehicle and accessories. They are also responsible for the harmony of our vehicle and the accessories created to enhance our vehicle.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will oversee program timelines, a material development database, participate in design reviews, and be an effective communicator.
• Review molded parts pre-grain to ensure that the quality of the mold is acceptable to KO grain.
• Provide visual documentation of issues related to mold prior to grain approval and work with supplier / engineer to address issues found.
• Review and validate the Pre-Grain Approval Sheet from supplier and sign off document to start graining of tool.
• Assess all AAR parts (wrapped, painted, chrome, MIC, etc.) to ensure that parts are meeting visual targets and are dimensionally stable to support sign off for PPAP.
• Maintain a record of all parts that have been submitted for grain approval and AAR.
• Provide visual documentation of issues related to AAR parts and work with supplier / engineer to address issues found.
• Support on site at supplier to help root cause issues as needed working with SQE and supplier quality teams.
• Work closely with CMF Design and Mastering for clear “plaque-to-part” scaling.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree.
• 5 years minimum of automotive experience.
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve results.
• Hold high standards for quality, attention to detail, and build strong relationships with other team members.
• Self-motivated, flexible, adaptable to change, and able to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple parallel-path projects.
• Experience with report writing and time management.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Tooling experience is a plus

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, technically proficient, can influence others, has excellent communication skills, ability to create strong relationships, is process driven, extremely well-organized, and inquisitive.