Functional Perceived Quality Engineer / Convergence Engineer

Job Title: Functional Perceived Quality Engineer / Convergence Engineer

Location: Pune / Chennai

Experience: 6–10 Years

Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Functional Perceived Quality Engineer (FPQE) / Convergence Engineer to join our Automotive Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in vehicle fit & finish, gap and flush management, dimensional engineering, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and vehicle convergence activities.

The role involves working closely with Styling, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier teams to achieve world-class perceived quality throughout the vehicle development lifecycle—from concept design through production launch.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about automotive quality, dimensional engineering, and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage vehicle-level Gap & Flush targets for interior and exterior systems.
• Define, maintain, and monitor vehicle section books and quality KPIs.
• Perform vehicle section analysis and geometry validation to ensure compliance with perceived quality requirements.
• Validate design intent using CATIA V5 and/or Siemens NX.
• Lead convergence discussions with Styling, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Conduct dimensional analysis, tolerance stack-up studies (1D & 3D), and convergence assessments.
• Develop and review datum strategies for body, closure, and interior trim systems.
• Drive issue resolution, root cause analysis, and escalation management during development and vehicle launch.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure product manufacturability and process capability.
• Monitor program quality metrics and communicate convergence status to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for vehicle dimensional quality and perceived quality.

Required Skills

• 6–10 years of experience in Automotive Product Development or Vehicle Engineering.
• Strong experience in Vehicle Gap & Flush Management.
• Hands-on expertise in Perceived Quality Engineering and Vehicle Convergence.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T principles and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with CATIA V5 and/or Siemens NX.
• Knowledge of sheet metal and plastic component design and manufacturing.
• Experience with datum strategy development for body, closure, and interior systems.
• Good understanding of vehicle manufacturing processes, including Body Shop and General Assembly.
• Experience in dimensional variation analysis and vehicle dimensional management.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Process Capability studies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with global and cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Skills

• Vehicle Geometry Validation
• Section Book Management
• Functional Tolerancing
• Vehicle Launch Support
• Dimensional Quality Management
• Manufacturing Feasibility
• Quality KPI Monitoring
• Escalation Management
• Project Coordination
• Automotive Product Development Lifecycle

Walk-in Interview Process (Important)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Walk-in Interview Drive on Saturday, 11th July.

Interview Locations

• Pune
• Chennai

Selection Process

• Two Technical Interview Rounds (Same Day)
• Final HR Discussion (if applicable)
• Offer Letter Released on the Same Day for selected candidates.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge automotive vehicle development programs.
• Collaborate with experienced global engineering teams.
• Gain exposure to complete vehicle development and launch activities.
• Excellent learning opportunities and long-term career growth.

Interested candidates can share their updated CV at [email protected]