Job description
**About this Role: **
We are seeking a skilled **Senior Perceived Quality Designer (PQ) **to join our **Design Operations **team. This role is responsible for defining and ensuring the highest level of perceived quality across interior and exterior vehicle design. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive design, materials, and manufacturing processes, with a keen eye for detail and customer expectations.
What you will do:
- Apply perceived quality rules to ensure the high-end brand perception
- Collaborate with design teams to integrate PQ standards from concept to production.
- Establish and refine perceived quality guidelines, covering fit & finish, materials, surface quality, sound, and tactile experience.
- Support benchmarking studies against competitors to identify industry best practices.
- Perform visual, haptic, and functional quality assessments to ensure design intent is met.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing feedback from customers and quality audits.
- **Communicate **effectively **across different departments **
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- ** 7+ years of experience in perceived quality**, design quality, and engineering production process within the automotive industry.
- Strong understanding of materials, finishes, lighting, ergonomics, and tactile perception in automotive design, fit & finish evaluation, and surface quality assessment.
- Familiarity with **manufacturing processes and their impact **on perceived quality.
- Proficiency in CAD tools and visualization software is a plus.
- Good communication & presenting skills in English is required
- Resilient under pressure, able to handle multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment
- Travel in different countries is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- **Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing **experience
- Additional languages are advantageous
**What we could offer: **
- Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and experience.
- Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work both remotely and in the office.
- Annual Leave: 30 days of paid annual leave.
- Health & Wellness: Access to the Wellhub Pass for your well-being.
- Employee Development: Learning opportunities and training programs to support your career growth.
- Transport Support: Deutschland ticket or fuel card.
- Meal Allowance: For lunch at the canteen.
- Gifts: Celebratory gifts for work anniversaries and Chinese New Year.
- Company Events: Regular team-building and social activities.
- Inclusive Culture: A diverse, supportive environment where every voice is valued.
Thank you for considering joining our team! We look forward to hearing from you and hope you become a part of our company. If you are interested in the position, please apply now. We are excited about the possibility of working together to create a bright future!