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We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Perceived Quality (PQ) is a customer’s initial impression of a vehicle’s quality—often a gut reaction shaped by design, materials, workmanship, and user experience. The PQ Assessor plays a key role in driving projects to meet their targets through early involvement, strategic guidance, and the development of detailed specifications (“the recipe”). By leveraging physical evaluations and virtual models, the assessor ensures quality is built into the product from the start and aligned with customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Benchmark Stellantis and competitive vehicles

• Set and communicate PQ targets; provide guidance and status updates to internal and cross-functional teams

• Conduct virtual assessments using CAD systems and viewing VRED models

• Perform in-person assessments at CTC, plants or supplier locations as needed

• Drive issue resolution through escalation processes

• Attend working-level meetings and provide PQ input

• Collaborative projects with Local and Global PQ Counterparts to improve our processes and expand our knowledge

Education & Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

• Minimum of 5 years of automotive experience in a fast-paced environment

• Minimum of 2 years working on customer-visible systems/components (A-surfaces)

• Strong interest in cars, trends, and emerging technologies

• Ability to work with urgency and deliver outputs within tight timelines

• Must be proactive—able to speak up, ask questions, and drive clarity

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills—able to clearly articulate observations, concerns, and recommendations to cross-functional teams

• High-level proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and AI-based tools for analysis, visualization, and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the automotive industry

• Background in one or more of the following areas: Engineering, Design, HMI, Program Management, Brand, Product Planning, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Quality

• Expertise in planning, prioritizing, and goal setting; ability to manage multiple projects and create detailed action plans

• Exceptional teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills; able to build strong internal and external relationships

• High-energy, proactive, and hands-on individual with strong convictions and leadership presence; capable of effectively selling ideas and solutions

• Familiarity with Teamcenter, NX/VIS Mockup, and VRED is beneficial

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