Elite Automotive Class-A Quality & Craftsmanship Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Senior Automotive Class-A Quality & Craftsmanship Engineer to ensure visual quality of interior and exterior components throughout development. You’ll balance design intent with manufacturing feasibility and drive resolution of appearance issues.

You will collaborate with Design, CMF, Mastering, Suppliers, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams to support appearance approvals, PPAP readiness, and data management across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Quality, Product Development, Craftsmanship, Design Validation, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of automotive industry experience.
• Experience evaluating appearance-sensitive or Class-A automotive components.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of craftsmanship, cosmetic quality, and visual acceptance criteria.
• Experience documenting issues and supporting corrective actions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Design Quality & Craftsmanship Validation: Ensure Class-A components meet visual quality, craftsmanship, and design intent requirements.
• Evaluate vehicle and accessory components against appearance and quality standards.
• Support development and maintenance of craftsmanship expectations across programs.
• Drive alignment between design intent and production execution.
• Mold & Grain Approval Activities: Review molded parts prior to grain application to ensure tool quality meets approval requirements.
• Assess tooling and molded surfaces for cosmetic defects and quality concerns.
• Approve tooling readiness prior to grain application activities.
• Appearance Approval Process (AAR): Review and evaluate appearance approval parts including painted components and other Class-A appearance parts.
• Verify parts meet visual quality standards and dimensional stability requirements.
• Support approval activities required for PPAP signoff and production readiness.
• Issue Identification & Resolution: Document visual, cosmetic, tooling, and craftsmanship concerns.
• Generate visual reports supporting issue identification and resolution.
• Work directly with suppliers and engineering teams to address identified concerns.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for appearance-related issues.
• Supplier Quality Support: Support supplier visits and on-site quality reviews as required.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers and supplier quality teams.
• Assist suppliers in resolving tooling, grain, and appearance concerns.
• Monitor supplier quality performance related to craftsmanship standards.
• Program & Data Management: Maintain documentation and records related to grain approvals, appearance approvals, and craftsmanship reviews.
• Track program deliverables and approval status across multiple projects.
• Support timeline management and milestone execution.
• Maintain material development and craftsmanship databases.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with CMF Design, Studio Engineering, Mastering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Support plaque-to-part scaling and design execution activities.
• Participate in design reviews and provide quality feedback throughout development.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Craftsmanship

Documentation & corrective actions

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Development

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Senior Automotive Class-A Quality & Craftsmanship Engineer to ensure visual quality of interior and exterior components throughout development. You’ll balance design intent with manufacturing feasibility and drive resolution of appearance issues.

You will collaborate with Design, CMF, Mastering, Suppliers, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams to support appearance approvals, PPAP readiness, and data management across multiple programs.