ALTEN China has established a strong partnership with a leading global automotive manufacturer, providing comprehensive engineering and consulting services across a broad portfolio of automotive functions. The collaboration spans supplier quality management, project management, powertrain and E-powertrain analysis, CMF (Color, Material, Finish) and industrial design, material and geometric management, hardware design, accident safety research, homologation, and driving training.

Challenges

The automotive industry faces several key challenges:

• Complex supplier and quality management: Monitoring and coordinating multiple suppliers to ensure consistent quality and performance.
• Advanced powertrain and E-powertrain systems: Validation and calibration of BEV components including E-machines, batteries, and charging systems.
• CMF and material localization: Ensuring materials, colors, and surface treatments meet global and local design requirements.
• Safety and homologation: Comprehensive accident research, safety evaluation, and new vehicle homologation testing.
• Cross-functional coordination: Efficient collaboration across engineering, design, and testing teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance.

The client required a multidisciplinary engineering partner capable of delivering end-to-end solutions covering quality management, project management, powertrain validation, design, materials, safety, and homologation to enhance vehicle performance and operational excellence.

Solutions

ALTEN China assembled a specialized engineering team to provide integrated, scalable, and full lifecycle solutions:

1. Supplier Quality Management

• Monitor and manage supplier quality performance.
• Analyze issues and feedback with relevant functions to ensure consistent quality.

2. Powertrain & E-Powertrain Validation

• Support and complete new car homologation testing (BEV).
• TICE calibration and homologation.
•  Validate NEV components, including E-machine, battery, and charging systems.

3. CMF & Industrial Design

• CMF design focusing on principles and processes for colors, materials, and surface treatment.
• Support the thermoplastic team in material datasheet preparation and localization.
• Develop interior surface materials including artificial leather, foils, and decorative trims.

4. Material & Geometric Management

• Monitor material DVP plans and evaluate supplier material performance.
• Complete vehicle CAD engineering and product line SB/WE development.

5. Safety Research & Driving Training

• Accident research: Gather and analyze traffic accidents to evaluate safety features and causes of injuries, promoting improved vehicle safety performance.
• Provide driving training to enhance driver and vehicle performance.

Results & Impact

Through continuous collaboration, ALTEN delivered significant value to this leading global automotive manufacturer:

• Improved supplier quality and compliance: Systematic monitoring and issue resolution enhanced component and material performance.
• Enhanced vehicle safety and homologation: Rigorous testing and accident research ensured BEV and conventional vehicles meet high safety standards.
• Optimized design and material performance: CMF and material support improved interior aesthetics, functionality, and localization.
• Efficient project execution: Cross-functional coordination and project management enabled timely delivery across multiple vehicle programs.

This case demonstrates ALTEN China’s ability to empower automotive clients with end-to-end engineering expertise, driving innovation, safety, and operational excellence in complex vehicle development programs.