Dimensional Engineer - Detroit, Michigan

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As the Dimensional engineer, you will be expected to work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision. The dimensional engineer has responsibility for managing vehicle fit/finish based on key process metrics from customer feedback; GCA & A/B/C/FVS metrics. This individual should be skilled in equipment/tooling alternatives, sequence and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary for the production of parts. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity where creativity and initiative are exercised as well as independent judgment. This will be a rotating shift position.

What You’ll Do:

• Promotes, educates, communicates and follows up on safety initiatives.  
• Knowledge of Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS)  
• Monitor body six pillar of quality performance inside and outside the department using voice of customer metrics to drive continuous improvement.  
• Knowledge of quality control procedures, manufacturing processes, and management systems as they relate to production operations in a BIQ 4 plant.
• Support fast response and six pillar of quality process reviews. 
• Support GCA, DRR, FTQ, DRL and CPIT problem resolution activities including sufficiency planning and ensure proper communication between internal and external stake holders
• Execute 6 pillars of quality process and required process control plans to meet BIQ IV  
• Manage process control plan changes and feedback into PQRS 
• Provide day to day technical direction to the dimensional supporting staff
• Keep all metrology tooling – (including Leica Scanning, Vision, Laser Gage, Faro, checking fixtures, ITAC & ETAC fixtures, Scan Box; Gap & Flush system etc.) in proper working order per specified standards to maintain PCP compliance and reduce measurement system error
• Support documented quality check plan and supervise personnel to ensure compliance
• Maintain a shim and process change log for all tooling
• Ensure vision alarms are in place and functioning with corrective action and response plans when alarms are generated
• Maintain Vision to Leica Scanning correlation and dimensional data flow (through the dimensional data manager) to ensure integral data is being displayed in appropriate sites (CDIS, GDIS) and postings to Data Wall

Additional Description
Your Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant dimensional experience
• Knowledge of metrology processes including scanning
• Knowledge of PolyWorks or equivalent metrology software
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) & datum strategies
• Strong dimensional problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Body and GA build strategies, BIW closures & fab processes.
• Dimensional Engineering / Statistical background
• Fluent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Team Center Visualization Mockup to view math files
• Understanding of dimensional metrics (E31, A/B/C/FVS)
• Must be able to work on any shift

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

** GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.