Dimensional Management Engineer

Dimensional Management Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Work in cross-functional teams with colleagues across Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Stampings, Design, Quality, Supplier Technical Assistance, Programme Management and Purchasing 

·  Evaluate Dimensional Feasibility of the product design, identifying technical issues and ensuring design entitlement to deliver quality targets

·  Direct and improve virtual BIW assembly simulation methods and process

·  Propose solutions using internal and external benchmarking

·   Liaise with suppliers, internal and external, to ensure simulation process is robust.

·  Develop part and assembly location strategies, agreeing with stakeholders

·  Analysing measurement data, both at part and assembly levels

·   Problem solving build issues and driving issue resolution

·   Support Lead Engineer or Line Manager in programme reviews

·  Keep on top of emerging technologies and industry trends

·  Following and developing of functional standards

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

·  Effective Communicator; Verbal and Written.  Able to present data and information in a variety of forums and to key stakeholders

·  Computer Literacy

o   Strong Experience using CAD Packages (CATIA/3DExperience or Autoform)

o   Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications

·  Self-Motivated individual, who takes full ownership for deliverables

·    A team player who can collaborate effectively and willing to support other team members

·  Resilient and Enthusiastic, who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs

·  Challenges in a constructive manner, whilst building credibility and trust

·  Understanding of Manufacturing Processes & Lean Principles

·  Adept at Problem Solving and Data Analysis 

Desirable

·  Automotive background – with understanding of Manufacturing Processes (ideally Stamping,  Body-in-White and General Assembly)

·  Simulation Software Experience (Stamping Simulation, FEA, CAE,)

·  Degree / Higher National Certificate / Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline

·  Understanding of either of the following

o   Body-In-White Structure assembly methods

o   Closure assembly methods, including hemming

·  Understanding of part/assembly Location Strategy Principals

·  Relevant Dimensional / Tooling Maturation experience including R&R studies

· Metrology experience

· Understanding of GD&T (Geometric, Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

·  Six Sigma Training

·  Strong CAD Skills using CATIA V6/3DExperience