I. Position Purpose
- To safeguard the visual and tactile quality of interior and exterior parts by controlling all design-related quality attributes from concept through production.
- Ensure strict alignment with CMF definitions and uphold the brand's standards for perceived quality and harmony across all components.
Ii. Organization Chart
- Report to: Design Quality Team Leader
- Department : Styling, Color & Trim
Iii. Responsibilities Area
CMF Compliance Oversight:
- Monitor and control deviations from supplier deliverables against CMF definitions and standards.
Pre-Texturing & Surface Development
- Lead pre-texturing evaluations and support texture feasibility with suppliers.
- Manage T0 Part Grain Marking and tool validation for surface definition.
Documentation & Tools
- Prepare and manage the Boundary Book to define visual/perceived quality references.
- Conduct TGSS (Grain Mapping Approval) and OKTG (Ok to Grain) reviews.
Part Validation & Approval
- Perform part trials post-texturing and assess surface accuracy, haptics, gloss, and shape compliance.
- Review parts in context with full interior to ensure visual harmony and integration.
Perceived Quality Check
- Evaluate key perceived quality criteria including shape, color matching, aspect, gloss levels, and tactile feedback.
- Lead and document AAR (Appearance Approval Report) assessments, including final approval.
Vehicle-Level Validation
- Conduct Vehicle Harmony Validation to ensure all interior parts align in quality and appearance within the full vehicle environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields.
- 5+ years of experience in automotive design quality, surface development, or CMF engineering.
- Hands-on experience with supplier collaboration, tooling validation, and texture approvals.
- Strong understanding of texture tooling, grain development, and perceived quality evaluation.
- Familiar with AAR, OKTG, TGSS, and Boundary Book processes.
- Detail-oriented, with strong documentation and coordination skills.
- Able to evaluate aesthetics and technical feasibility in a cross-functional context.
