The Role
The Body Dimensional Engineer has responsibility for managing vehicle fit/finish based on key process metrics from customer feedback; GCA & A/B/C/FVS metrics. This job requires effective communication with production, maintenance, suppliers and shop committee. The work involves a considerable amount of initiative in decision making and is accompanied by a high level of independent judgment.
What You’ll Do
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Create a highly engaged floor operations team.
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Promotes, educates, communicates and follows up on safety initiatives.
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Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
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Support fast response and six pillars of quality process reviews.
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Support GCA, DRR, FTQ, DRL and CPIT problem resolution activities including sufficiency planning and ensure proper communication between internal and external stake holders.
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Execute 6 pillars of quality process and required process control plans to meet BIQ IV
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Provide day to day technical direction to the maintenance & production teams.
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Keep all metrology tooling – (including Leica Scanning, Vision, Laser Gage, Faro, checking fixtures, CTAC fixtures, Scan Box; Gap & Flush system etc.) in proper working order per specified standards to maintain PCP compliance and reduce measurement system error.
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Actively participate in plant dimensional team activities, set priorities and drive issue resolution
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Support documented quality check plan and supervise personnel to ensure compliance.
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Maintain a shim and process change log for all tooling.
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Ensure vision alarms are in place and functioning with corrective action and response plans when alarms are generated.
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Maintain Vision to CMM correlation.
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Maintain dimensional data flow (through the dimensional data manager) to ensure integral data is being displayed in appropriate sites (GDIS) and postings to Data Wall
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Communicate status to counterparts on following shifts.
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
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Bachelor’s Degree
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1–3 years of manufacturing experience
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Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and datum strategies
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Strong problem‑solving skills
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Background in dimensional, manufacturing, statistical, or mechanical engineering
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Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
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Ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals
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Willingness to work any shift, including weekends and holidays
What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)
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Working knowledge of metrology processes including scanning
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Working knowledge of PolyWorks or equivalent metrology software
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Experience with Perceptron, VRSI, or INOS Vision Systems
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Tool design and/or toolmaker Journeyman
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Experience using Team Center Visualization Mockup
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Understanding of dimensional metrics (E31, A/B/C/FVS)
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Knowledge of PQRS
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Knowledge of Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS)
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Knowledge of quality control procedures, manufacturing processes, and management systems as they relate to production operations in a BIQ 4 plant.
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Knowledge of body shop and general assembly build strategies
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Knowledge of BIW closures & fabrication processes.
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Knowledge of PFMEA
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Mechanical Engineering Degree from an accredited University
