Design Fabrication 3D Digital Measurement Application Engineer

General Motors•Warren, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead and support a staff responsible for the 3D Measurement and post-processing of scanned data for Design Center Studio and Vehicle Aerodynamic properties. The position requires oversight of a 2-shift measurement operation, staffed with UAW journeypersons using Creaform and GOM measurement systems and Salary Represented staff using Polyworks post-processing applications. The work is technical, organizational, and administrative in nature using people skills, computer applications and advanced technologies.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of applied experience with measurement systems, machining tools, additive manufacturing technologies or similar
Knowledgeable in Innovmetric Polyworks, NX CAD/CAM, or similar software applications
Ability to recommend methods and strategies for the reverse engineering or inspection of componentry or full-size vehicles
Knowledgeable in interpreting and validating inspection reports
Strong analytical/problem solving skills with capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems
Familiar with the fundamentals and principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and able to communicate inspection variations
Skilled at using measuring tools, Renshaw or similar probes, calipers, dial indicators, height gages, etc...
Knowledgeable in Polyworks modeler and inspection applications, NX Team Center and CAD applications
Proficient with non-contact measurement devices, CNC machine tools and controls, or similar technologies
Experience working on a variety of concurrent projects
Demonstrated ability to manage a high workload, while being very innovative and displaying outstanding initiative
Knowledge of benchmarking criteria for measurement devices and behavior of associated systems
The ability to articulate and positively influence various reverse engineering and inspection processes
Highly developed oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with teams to ensure successful project completion
Capable of performing any system upgrades to the scanning hardware and software applications, calibration of systems, and diagnose issues as necessary
Coordinate with other GM organizations for special projects

Nice To Haves

Applied associate degree or equivalent experience
Knowledgeable of GM corporate safety standards
Skilled at dealing with and resolving ambiguity
Demonstrated ability at building effective teams
Experience with UAW personnel resources
Ability to build relationships with suppliers to address issues with urgency, remove roadblocks, and collaborate to ensure successful project completion

Responsibilities

Exhibit a safety mindset while identifying, taking ownership, resolving safety concerns, leading safety investigations, and supporting the safety champions
Demonstrate behaviors that support diversity and inclusion within the organization
Develop standardized work, and perform annual staff reviews
Support DCF team members and supervisors from other Design Fabrication Shops
Lead and support a team of Skilled Trades and Salary Represented personal that are responsible for reverse engineering and inspection of physical properties
Provide user training and mentoring of scanning technologies and associated post-processing applications
Promote and foster an environment which encourages team member involvement, training plans, and continuous improvement
Provide a leadership role in the implementation of major department initiatives
Maintain awareness of quality standards, communicate department quality goals and leverage resources to solve quality problems
Diagnose, repair or schedule service with measurement devices
Communicate between shifts and cross-functionally to implement best practices, resolve issues while maintaining quality expectations
Benchmark various measurement technologies, attend Trade Shows and Conferences
Interpret and analyze Polyworks inspector color error maps
Maintain Sharpoint customer portal for 3D Scan requests