Technical Specialist Dimensional Engineering

About the Role
This position requires an experienced professional with extensive expertise in end-to-end Dimensional Engineering across the complete vehicle development lifecycle. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical and leadership capabilities, a proactive mindset, and a demonstrated ability to drive results in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading dimensional engineering activities through vehicle launch, while effectively collaborating across Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, and Supplier organizations. They must be able to translate vehicle-level dimensional requirements into robust product and process solutions that ensure world-class fit, finish, and craftsmanship.

This individual is expected to demonstrate technical excellence, sound engineering judgment, and a relentless commitment to continuous improvement. They will be recognized subject matter expert who consistently raises the level of technical rigor within the organization, mentors and develop engineering talent, and drives the adoption of best practices and standards.

The ideal candidate embraces challenges with energy, determination, and a strong sense of ownership, striving for excellence in all aspects of their work while maintaining the highest standards of quality, innovation, and execution. They must possess the ability to influence cross-functional teams, resolve complex technical issues, and deliver dimensional performance targets that support successful vehicle launches and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the collection and deployment of dimensional targets, ensuring they are effectively incorporated into product, process, and tooling designs.
• Validate in launch component and assembly locating strategies to achieve vehicle-level dimensional objectives.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to develop robust tooling concepts that support dimensional quality targets throughout product development and production.
• Provide technical leadership for the validation of dimensional simulation models using 3DCS.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering teams to develop, validate, and implement Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Lead the optimization and validation of GD&T schemes for components and assemblies to ensure dimensional performance meets or exceeds program targets.
• Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive gaging and measurement strategies for prototype and production phases for in-plant assemblies.
• Drive cross-functional reviews to identify dimensional risks and recommend design, process, tooling, and manufacturing improvements.
• Lead root cause investigations and resolution activities for dimensional issues identified during prototype builds, launch, and production.
• Develop dimensional engineering standards, best practices, methodologies, and procedures to improve organizational capability and consistency.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to dimensional engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams.
• Lead the development, deployment, and delivery of dimensional engineering training programs as required across engineering and manufacturing organizations.
• Support vehicle architecture development by establishing and managing system and subsystem dimensional requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Present dimensional performance, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to engineering leadership and program management teams.
• Ensure successful execution of dimensional engineering activities from concept development through vehicle launch and production ramp-up.

Skills

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Dimensional Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience leading vehicle-level dimensional engineering activities for new product development programs.
• Comprehensive understanding of automotive system and subsystem dimensional requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to drive dimensional architecture and influence the development of new vehicle concepts.
• Expert-level knowledge and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proven track record of excellence in dimensional analysis, tolerance stack-up studies, and variation simulations using 3DCS.
• Deep understanding of automotive design, product development, manufacturing processes, and assembly operations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in Dimensional Engineering within the automotive industry.
• Extensive knowledge of inspection methods, metrology principles, and measurement systems.
• Expert proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• End-to-end dimensional engineering experience from concept development through production launch on a minimum of five vehicle programs.
• Expert-level understanding of dimensional engineering standards, best practices, and industry requirements.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to align Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, and Program Management teams to achieve dimensional objectives.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop dimensional engineers while establishing and improving engineering standards and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Dimensional Engineering or a related field.
• End-to-end dimensional engineering experience from concept development through production launch on a minimum of five vehicle programs.
• Comprehensive understanding of automotive system and subsystem dimensional requirements.
• Expert-level knowledge and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Expert proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Proven track record of excellence in dimensional analysis, tolerance stack-up studies, and variation simulations using 3DCS.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in Dimensional Engineering within the automotive industry.
• Extensive knowledge of inspection methods, metrology principles, and measurement systems.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to align Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, and Program Management teams to achieve dimensional objectives.

Compensation & Benefits
A comprehensive and competitive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.