Metrology Quality Engineer

Overview

The Metrology Quality Engineer/Geometry Engineer will lead dimensional project improvements on the vehicle, through part, tooling, or design actions. This position works with metrology center, plant, and validation team members to analyze complex parts and sub-assemblies (sheet metal, exterior and interior). This position also works with complex tooling and assembly fixtures using various measurement systems such as Meisterbach, Quality Assurance Fixtures, Laser Trackers, CMMs and In-Line Vision Stations.

The person in this position is responsible for the supervision of skilled trades (layout personnel) and coaches team members through the collection, analysis, and organization of data from multiple sources to ensure data integrity to identify top issues and potential root causes. This position will work with production personnel, plant quality engineers and supplier quality to recommend and validate proposed solutions including verifying effectiveness of corrective actions implemented through data analysis.

He/she proactively monitors overall metrics and works with cross-functional teams to drive variation reduction of critical product and process characteristics.

• Lead dimensional project improvements on the vehicle, through part, tooling, or design actions.
• Collaborate with metrology center, plant, and validation teams to analyze complex parts and sub-assemblies (sheet metal, exterior and interior).
• Work with complex tooling and assembly fixtures using measurement systems including Meisterbach, Quality Assurance Fixtures, Laser Trackers, CMMs, and In-Line Vision Stations.
• Supervise skilled trades (layout personnel) and coach team members through data collection, analysis, and organization from multiple sources to ensure data integrity and identify top issues and root causes.
• Partner with production personnel, plant quality engineers, and supplier quality to recommend and validate proposed solutions and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions through data analysis.
• Monitor overall metrics and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive variation reduction of critical product and process characteristics.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited university (or other Engineering degrees, in combination with relevant experience).
• 1+ year of experience in Dimensional Control, GD&T and/or Manufacturing Process Engineering.
• Understanding of metrology equipment for root cause diagnostics (Scanning, CMM, Laser Trackers, and Vision systems).
• Knowledgeable in Gage and inspection standards.
• Strong understanding of capabilities of stamping/assembly manufacturing processes.
• Experience solving dimensional and functional issues such as wind noise, water leak, squeak and rattle in body interior and/or exterior related areas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex phenomena and resolutions.
• Ability to work as part of a team approach to problem solving.

• Advanced degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in Dimensional Control and/or Manufacturing Process Engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint; proficient at using various data analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of basic statistics and SPC concepts as applied to manufacturing processes.

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing…