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