Perceived Quality Manager – Premium/Luxury Automotive About us Design Consulting Italia is a design and engineering consulting firm for the premium/luxury automotive sector, focused on product excellence and user experience. Role mission Ensure every vehicle consistently and recognisably expresses the brand's values, turning perceived quality into a measurable competitive advantage throughout the entire product development cycle. Responsibilities - Define the Perceived Quality strategy in line with the brand's positioning and identity - Set targets and requirements, translating them into technical, verifiable, and repeatable criteria - Manage multisensory quality (visual, tactile, acoustic, olfactory, interaction) across all phases - Oversee benchmarking of premium/luxury brands and translate insights into actions - Lead cross-functional teams (Design, Engineering, Prototyping, Manufacturing, UX) - Embed Perceived Quality from concept/architecture stages, reducing risk and rework Requirements - Degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, or related fields - Significant experience with premium/luxury OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers - Advanced knowledge of perceived/sensory quality, UX, and interior/exterior quality - Ability to translate subjective aspects into structured, measurable objectives - Leadership, strong technical authority, and customer orientation - High attention to detail with a systemic product view - Fluent English (C1/C2); Italian a plus - Willingness to travel within Europe (to clients, suppliers, and plants)