Lead Quality Engineer Automotive

Job Description:

Exterior Quality Lead Engineer – Automotive

We are recruiting an Exterior Quality Lead Engineer to support a major automotive OEM programme focused on vehicle launch quality, fit & finish, and perceived quality.

This is a hands-on engineering role, working across vehicle build phases to ensure exterior systems meet visual, dimensional and functional quality standards from prototype through Job 1.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead exterior quality activities across vehicle programmes, covering trims, seals, glazing and window systems
• Drive gap & flush, surface finish, visual and tactile quality standards
• Support vehicle build phases including VP, TT, PP and Job 1
• Manage issues using AIMS, 8D, FMEA and structured root cause analysis
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and Design teams
• Interface with suppliers to ensure part conformance, control plans and incoming quality
• Support launch readiness reviews and quality gateways

Required Skills & Experience

• Automotive vehicle quality or launch quality engineering background
• Strong experience with fit & finish, perceived quality, gap & flush
• Hands-on exposure to vehicle builds and launch support
• Working knowledge of AIMS, 8D, FMEA, Control Plans
• Experience using CATIA V5 or V6
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis and metrology
• Confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with Class A surfaces, paint finish or trim quality
• Exposure to Q-DAS, Minitab or statistical quality tools
• OEM or Tier-1 supplier environment

This role offers strong exposure to OEM launch processes, cross-functional collaboration, and high-impact quality ownership.

Apply now to discuss further.