Checker - Contractor

AM General•Auburn Hills, MI

10h

About The Position

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us. We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith! We are R esponsive We have I ntegrity We are D ynamic We exhibit E xcellence PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for checking designs and following them throughout their lifecycle (prototype, production release, change management) Check drawing packages for correctness and completeness, and generate PDF markups documenting mistakes found and dimensional improvements Checker will often make 2D drawing changes to expedite the release process Verify all drawing and model content meet program requirements Verify 3D CAD designs are interference free, have proper clearances, follow best design practices, are manufacturable and are optimized for weight and cost Will assist in generating best practice documentation for designers and engineers to use as a guide to reduce common mistakes and re-work Complete checking metric documents as required per customer requirements Will be the final reviewer of drawing packages that are delivered to the government Strict adherence to government standards and attention to detail is a must Provide dimensional expertise in meetings and design reviews Perform tolerance stack-ups relating to form/fit/function, utilizing results to improve designs, reduce potential for bad parts, and resolve build issues Ability to work effectively in a team environment with various stakeholders by regularly communicating project status, design issues, and path forward

Requirements

Bachelor’s or equivalent design experience
Min. 5 years’ experience in 3D CAD modeling and packaging of wheeled vehicles and their systems, minimum 10 years overall design experience required (CREO and/or NX)
Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2009 or newer
Ability to guide designers in proper application of GD&T
Ability to check and correct work submitted by designers
Ability to make drawing changes in the 2D CAD drawing environment
Familiarity with old revisions of ASME Y14.5
Strong understanding of descriptive geometry with ability to instruct and correct work submitted by designers
Familiar with generating component and assembly tolerance stack-ups using tolerance stack sheets
Formally trained in applying GD&T and tolerance stack-ups or relevant work experience
Ability to interrogate CAD designs with respect to the following: Verify proper design clearances, Perform interference checks utilizing CAD functionality, Verify design best practices were followed, Verify military standards are adhered to
Broad understanding of vehicle design (sheet metal stampings, weldments, castings, forgings, plastic injection molding, vacuum forming, hose forming, tube & pipe bending, electrical harness design)
Must be a great communicator, very detail oriented, and work well with others
Comfortable participating in cross functional design reviews
Working knowledge of PDM/PLM systems, Teamcenter, Windchill, SAP
Working knowledge of military specifications and standards, MIL-STD-31000, MIL-STD-1472, MIL-STD-1366, etc.
Basic skills with Microsoft Office software
Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes.

Responsibilities

checking designs and following them throughout their lifecycle (prototype, production release, change management)
Check drawing packages for correctness and completeness, and generate PDF markups documenting mistakes found and dimensional improvements
Checker will often make 2D drawing changes to expedite the release process
Verify all drawing and model content meet program requirements
Verify 3D CAD designs are interference free, have proper clearances, follow best design practices, are manufacturable and are optimized for weight and cost
Will assist in generating best practice documentation for designers and engineers to use as a guide to reduce common mistakes and re-work
Complete checking metric documents as required per customer requirements
Will be the final reviewer of drawing packages that are delivered to the government
Strict adherence to government standards and attention to detail is a must
Provide dimensional expertise in meetings and design reviews
Perform tolerance stack-ups relating to form/fit/function, utilizing results to improve designs, reduce potential for bad parts, and resolve build issues
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with various stakeholders by regularly communicating project status, design issues, and path forward