Dimensional Engineer Body Shop

Job Description

The Role:

The Body Dimensional Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the dimensional integrity of vehicle body systems throughout the product lifecycle from concept to launch and beyond. This role is critical in achieving world-class quality and manufacturing efficiency for General Motors vehicles.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities):

• Interpret and understand the LDT Body Shop A B C and E31 dimensional metrics GCA and DRR Quality metrics and ensure targets met.

• Drive improvements in performance to achieve metric targets and resolve vehicle quality issues assigned.

• Support variation reduction activities by conducting tooling repeatability studies (drill panel/Tooling 101) special dimensional studies.

• Utilize part/assembly data (CMM scanning handheld vision GD&T etc) and work within tools (checking/weld fixtures ETAC ITAC) to problem solve and develop/implement solutions.

• Conduct regular dimensional reviews and develop improvement plans with team members.

• Regularly monitors dimensional data reports to confirm part/process changes improved as expected communicate break points to customers.

• Identify/communicate issues (unknown causes/unexpected results) that could impact downstream operations.

• Document approved tool changes shim moves and communicate break points to appropriate customers

• Attend weekly Body Shop PFMEA Users Group meeting prepare PFMEA presentations and be able to report to team as required.

• Review all VOCs and update PFMEAs as needed. Conduct yearly PFMEA and RPL 1 audits for Body Shop.

• Develop and implement error proofing solutions as needed to reduce PFMEA scores. Implement automated Red Panel checks in high RPN areas

• Support Final Line Fitters and provide a conduit between Body Shop and Body Fit Team in GA.

• Be able to work weekends on tooling projects

• Supervise hourly employees

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• The LDT Body Shop is a (3) shift operation and requires shift rotation.

• Understands the basic dimensional process and how/who creates and where to locate program information (Engineering Specifications Measurement Routines Checking Fixtures Data Collection and Metrics)

• Understands/Proficient in key dimensional processes including: Dimensional metrics Part Matching Drive to Nominal

• Can read/understand Engineering Specifications (GD&T/DTS) and Dimensional Data (CMM vision handheld scan)

• Software/Tools: Microsoft Office-Excel PowerPoint Word Teams GSIP Polyworks Team Center - Vis Mockup FIT software.

• Can setup and use Go Pro Dimensional Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills Statistical Process Control Red X 5-Whys GMS Solution Tree or Fishbone Diagram Tooling repeatability Drill Panel/Tooling 101

• Knowledge of Tooling/Locators and can work in weld tools.

• Understand data and can make tool moves (as needed)

• Understand Tool Certification report. Lockout/Safety Practices

• Can communicate effectively verbally and via electronic presentation reports/materials

• Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent experience

• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult

• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

• High level of oral and written communication skills

• Strong project management leadership skills

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience/knowledge of GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS BIQ PFMEA GCA DRL DRR)

• Knowledge of GM standards (MD1 TC1 MV1 etc.)

• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes (CIP)

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