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