Design Quality Representative

Job Description

• Evaluate all vehicle appearance item components for adherence to design intent of surface quality (including radii, parting line quality, sink marks, knit/flow lines, etc.), texture, gloss and color attributes for Appearance (AAR) sign-off to Master & PPAP submissions during all key program milestones.
• Interface with program teams, design studio, engineering, and suppliers to understand design intent & provide feasibility relating to all appearance attributes & requirements (including surface development, parting line placement & quality, texture draft angle & metal removal specifications, material properties & capabilities, manufacturing process constraints).
• During the development phase drive the TGSS (Tool grain specification sheets) process for all assigned programs to ensure design intent is met for all texture/grained parts (execution of specified grain, draft angle analysis & surface reviews, grain depth, tooling considerations, etc.) interfacing with internal and external key stakeholders (Design studio, Color & Materials, engineering, program teams, grain suppliers, Tier 1 suppliers).
• Drive all Color Harmony Processes that directly affect Design Quality processes for all designated programs (including but not limited to TGSS, Mold Flow, Colour Harmony reviews, etc.).
• Lead the Appearance Approval Process for Final Color Harmony from initial Studio Feasibility (Interior/Exterior) checkpoints, Color & Materials – Mastering, Raw Material, Tier 1 suppliers reviews, and product launch major milestones until OK to Buy has been achieved.
• Interface with assembly plant, launch & supplier personnel to ensure design intent is met and maintained throughout the production of the parts & vehicles.
• Lead & Support the Colour Harmony Process (CHP) for assigned programs.
• Adapt timing plan for each model year and programs’ milestones.
• Assist Colour Harmony team for key events (e.g., Supplier Awareness meeting, Launch Vehicle reviews, etc.)
• Monitor program deliverables for progress to ‘on-time’ completion.
• Develop & maintain Appearance Approval (AAR) tracking matrix.
• Using PDL create appearance item list.
• Update data for all changes (design intent, material, supplier, mfg. process, etc.).
• Provide forecast & actual AAR sign-off timing.
• Analyze data, provide metric reports & assist in issue resolution.
• Highlight potential issues & escalate for resolution, especially any disconnects impacting ontime AAR & Colour Harmony sign-off.
• Own, determine and provide Program team with OKtG and Final AAR tracking charts for presentation at Leadership & Directors reviews and lead report out where required.

Qualifications Required:

• Above average color acuity (ability to distinguish subtle color / appearance differences)
• Some CAD experience preferable (Vis-mockup, etc.)
• Design Quality Experience (preferred)
• Engineering degree a plus
• Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple programs and functions.
• Self-motivation and strong passion to engage team for quality improvements.
• Demonstrated capability to teach/coach/mentor.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong influencing skills by engaging cross function team for projects.
• Strong experience in working in different cultures, systems, and processes.
• Practical knowledge of Materials, Tooling, Manufacturing Processes, and Quality Standards & Methods
• Practical knowledge of: GPDS, PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), DCAP (Decorative Component Approval Process), and Color Harmony Process
• Key Deliverables in position (i.e., in the next 2-5 years what is required to be delivered in the position)