Functional Perceived Quality Engineer Convergence Engineer

Functional Perceived Quality Engineer – Convergence Engineer Chennai, Pune · FULL_TIME · HYBRID

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About the Role We are seeking an experienced Functional Perceived Quality Engineer to support vehicle development programs by driving fit and finish quality targets across interior and exterior systems. The role involves establishing and validating gap and flush requirements, performing vehicle-level convergence analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure world-class perceived quality. The goal is to achieve world-class perceived quality from concept through production launch.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage vehicle-level gap and flush requirements for interior and exterior components throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Define, maintain, and monitor section books and associated quality KPIs.
• Perform vehicle section analysis and geometry validation to ensure compliance with perceived quality targets.
• Validate perceived quality requirements using CAD tools such as CATIA or NX.
• Lead target-setting workshops with Styling, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Conduct dimensional analysis, tolerance stack-up studies, and convergence assessments.
• Define and review datum strategies for sheet metal and interior trim systems.
• Support issue identification, root cause analysis, and escalation management during development and launch phases.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and process capability.
• Monitor and report program quality metrics and convergence status to stakeholders.

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Requirements

• Have 8 to 10 years of experience in a related field.
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.
• Have a strong understanding of vehicle-level gap and flush requirements.
• Have experience in datum strategy development for body, closure, and interior systems.
• Be proficient in GD&T principles and tolerance stack-up analysis (1D and 3D).
• Have hands-on experience with sheet metal and plastic component design/manufacturing considerations.
• Have knowledge of functional tolerancing methodologies.
• Be familiar with vehicle manufacturing processes, including Body Shop and General Assembly.
• Have experience using CATIA V5 and/or Siemens NX for geometry validation and section analysis.

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Good to Have

• Understanding of statistical analysis, SPC techniques, and process capability studies.
• Experience with vehicle dimensional management and quality monitoring systems.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global engineering teams.