Sr. Dimensional Engineer (Afternoon Shift)

Rivian•Normal, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Dimensional Engineer is responsible for ensuring that vehicle components and assemblies meet dimensional quality targets throughout the product lifecycle. In this position you will lead dimensional control strategies to achieve fit, finish, and functional requirements across BIW, closures, and other major assemblies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related technical field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Hands-on experience with fixture designs, checking aids and datum strategies
Excellent knowledge of GD&T
Manufacturing/assembly experience with a focus on one or more of the following areas: Automotive Stamping, Body in White assemblies/subassemblies, Drivetrain castings/gears, Battery modules
Results driven with a Quality Mindset
Willingness to work in a strong cross-functional and collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Improve Dimensional performance of vehicle throughout the product life cycle
Dimensional engineering PQ build objectives (Fit & Finish) of the final vehicle
Internal and external dimensional KPI’s. G&F PIST, BIW PIST, BIW Cp/Cpk, 3MIS, Pre-delivery inspection (PDI), Customer quality index (CQI), Craftmanship audit
Develop/Manage the list of critical product and process characteristics and control their geometry in vehicle builds to produce quality assemblies
Develop/Maintain the Dimensional Control plan for critical assemblies
Support parts and system validation processes for all body geometry and proactively lead variation reduction efforts for the body shop (goal of achieving Cp/Cpk > 1.33 for all critical features and sustaining those levels through product life cycle)
Review Supplier parts to ensure zero-dimensional build issues
Own and maintain the current Geo fixtures, Cubes, Ring gauges & PCF
Support Interior and exterior dimensional validation, using Cubes, Ring gauges & PCF’s
Recommending best gauging methods and performing data analysis to identify special and common cause problems
Lead cross functional teams through Root cause analysis of dimensional issues in the plant, launch support & interfacing with suppliers to recommend and evaluate corrective actions and drive process standardization through documenting of projects