Perceived Quality Assessor (Automotive)

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a PQ Assessor in Auburn Hills, MI, who will be responsible for ensuring quality standards in automotive projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant automotive experience. This mid-senior level position offers a full-time contract with a salary range of $70,000.00 per year. A proactive individual with excellent communication skills and expertise in automotive systems will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of automotive experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interest in cars, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Must be proactive—able to speak up, ask questions, and drive clarity.

Responsibilities

• Benchmark Stellantis and competitive vehicles.
• Set and communicate PQ targets; provide guidance and status updates.
• Drive issue resolution through escalation processes.

Skills

Automotive experience

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Ability to work under tight timelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI-based tools for analysis

Job description

This range is provided by ALTEN Technology USA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

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Position Description

Overview

Perceived Quality (PQ) is a customer’s initial impression of a vehicle’s quality—often a gut reaction shaped by design, materials, workmanship, and user experience. The PQ Assessor plays a key role in driving projects to meet their targets through early involvement, strategic guidance, and the development of detailed specifications (“the recipe”). By leveraging physical evaluations and virtual models, the assessor ensures quality is built into the product from the start and aligned with customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Benchmark Stellantis and competitive vehicles
• Set and communicate PQ targets; provide guidance and status updates to internal and cross-functional teams
• Conduct virtual assessments using CAD systems and viewing VRED models
• Perform in-person assessments at CTC, plants or supplier locations as needed
• Drive issue resolution through escalation processes
• Attend working-level meetings and provide PQ input
• Collaborative projects with Local and Global PQ Counterparts to improve our processes and expand our knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive experience in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum of 2 years working on customer-visible systems/components (A-surfaces)
• Strong interest in cars, trends, and emerging technologies
• Ability to work with urgency and deliver outputs within tight timelines
• Must be proactive—able to speak up, ask questions, and drive clarity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills—able to clearly articulate observations, concerns, and recommendations to cross-functional teams
• High-level proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and AI-based tools for analysis, visualization, and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the automotive industry
• Background in one or more of the following areas: Engineering, Design, HMI, Program Management, Brand, Product Planning, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Quality
• Expertise in planning, prioritizing, and goal setting; ability to manage multiple projects and create detailed action plans
• Exceptional teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills; able to build strong internal and external relationships
• High-energy, proactive, and hands-on individual with strong convictions and leadership presence; capable of effectively selling ideas and solutions
• Familiarity with Teamcenter, NX/VIS Mockup, and VRED is beneficial
• Hybrid Role 3–5 days per week onsite at Chrysler Technology Center
• Occasional travel to Plants and Suppliers as needed

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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