Qualifications
Required Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.- 7-8 years of experience in dimensional engineering, tolerance analysis, or geometric integration in automotive or other high-volume manufacturing sectors.- Extensive knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) with proven application in production-intent designs.- Hands-on experience with 1D/3D tolerance analysis software, such as 3DCS.- Demonstrable experience supporting programs from concept through production launch, including detailed design, DV, PV, and SOP.- Proficiency in interpreting CAD models, engineering drawings, and build strategies to outline robust dimensional requirements.- Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Suppliers.- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in dimensional root cause analysis and corrective action development.- Excellent communication skills for articulating technical requirements, risks, and trade-offs to a diverse range of stakeholders.- Solid understanding of manufacturing process capabilities and material-driven tolerances across common automotive components, including:o Stampings (steel and aluminum): spring back, forming variation, trim tolerance, and hemming effects.o Castings (HPDC, LPDC, sand): draft, wall-thickness variation, shrink, machining stock, and post-machining datums.o Injection-molded plastics: material shrinkage and dimensional stability considerations.
About the job
- Take ownership of dimensional requirements from initial design through to production launch for designated vehicle systems or commodities.
- Create and maintain 3D tolerance analysis (DVA) models to forecast variations and evaluate design robustness.
- Define and validate GD&T schemes in alignment with functional and manufacturing intents.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to influence part geometry, locators, and interfaces to achieve dimensional and craftsmanship objectives.
- Facilitate both top-down and bottom-up dimensional integration, ensuring compatibility with vehicle-level specifications.
- Review and endorse drawings, CAD outputs, and engineering amendments with a focus on dimensional accuracy.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on fixture concepts, locating strategies, and build assumptions.
- Assist Quality and Manufacturing teams in resolving issues pertaining to gaps/flushing, fit, and alignment.
- Analyze build and measurement data (CMM, scan data, build reports) to validate models and implement corrective measures.
- Lead or assist in dimensional root cause investigations, proposing effective countermeasures along with design or process enhancements.
- Present dimensional status, risks, and recommendations during design and program evaluations.
- Engage in discussions with suppliers regarding dimensional feasibility, tolerance capabilities, and corrective actions.
About Vertex Sigma Software
Vertex Sigma Software is committed to engineering excellence, specializing in delivering innovative solutions for the automotive industry. Our focus is on enhancing vehicle performance through precise dimensional engineering and quality manufacturing processes.