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Dimensional Engineer

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In-Office
Foster City, CA, USA
Senior level
In-Office
Foster City, CA, USA
Senior level
Dimensional Engineer responsible for tolerance analysis, GD&T development, geometric integration, and dimensional requirements from concept through production launch. Supports automotive manufacturing programs by analyzing CAD, drawings, material behavior, process capability, fixtures, locating schemes, and assembly sequences. Partners with design, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to assess feasibility, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions. Uses 3DCS and compliant modeling to evaluate gap, flush, fit, and functional performance.
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Required Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, ora related field- 7-8 years of experience in dimensional engineering, tolerance analysis, orgeometric integration within automotive or other high-volume manufacturingenvironments- Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) with demonstratedapplication on production-intent designs- Hands-on experience with 1D/3D tolerance analysis tools, such as 3DCS- Proven experience supporting programs from concept through productionlaunch, including detailed design, DV, PV, and SOP- Ability to interpret CAD models, engineering drawings, and build strategies todefine robust dimensional requirements - Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with Design Engineering,Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Suppliers- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including dimensional root causeanalysis and corrective action development- Ability to clearly communicate technical requirements, risks, and trade-offs todiverse stakeholders- Solid understanding of manufacturing process capability and material-driventolerances across common automotive components, including:o Stampings (steel and aluminum): spring back, forming variation, trimtolerance, and hemming effectso Castings (HPDC, LPDC, sand): draft, wall-thickness variation, shrink,machining stock, and post-machining datumso Injection-molded plastics: material shrink, warpage, fiber orientation,tooling condition, and environmental influenceso Extrusions: profile variation, twist, bow, and cut-length tolerances- Ability to translate material behavior and process capability into realisticGD&T schemes and tolerance assumptions during design- Experience assessing supplier manufacturing feasibility and tolerancecapability during sourcing and design reviewsPreferred Qualifications- Experience in an automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier environment- Experience owning or contributing to DVA / DVP / black-box tolerance models,including compliant (flexible) part modeling to represent real-world assemblybehavior- Hands-on experience modeling part compliance, locator strategies, andassembly sequence effects using 3D tolerance analysis tools (3DCS)- Ability to apply compliant modeling techniques to assess gap/flush, fit, andfunctional performance of flexible components such as stampings, plastictrims, seals, and closures- Knowledge of fixture strategy, locating schemes, and build sequencedevelopment- Experience supporting closures, BIW, interior, or exterior systems- Familiarity with craftsmanship targets, including flush, gap, and visual qualityrequirements- Experience supporting low-volume programs or new product launchenvironments


Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Training & Development

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Free breakfast and lunch

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San Jose 75E Santa Clara St, San Jose, California, United States, 95113

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