Variation Analysis (Post-Final Design Judgement, FDJ) Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

6d • $63,480 - $162,120

About The Position

Post Design Freeze Review and validate checking fixture designs for interior and exterior components/assemblies to ensure alignment with GD&T requirements. Ensure all significant and critical characteristics are captured and measurable in the gauge. Participate in digital and physical gauge certification. Validate downstream fit and function of proposed component design changes using 3D-VSA. Quantify and manage tolerance concessions across build events; assess potential impact on vehicle fit/function and align with APQP/PPAP requirements. Analyze internal and supplier production data to identify tolerance improvement opportunities and implement dimensional enablers for non-compliant requirements. Provide on-site support at suppliers and Ford plants for dimensional issues during new program launch. Lead cross-functional problem-solving (D&R, Manufacturing, Quality, PVT, Suppliers) to determine root cause and implement corrective actions. Develop assembly datum strategies and define drawing GD&T in CATIA/3DX for purchased assemblies (e.g., seat frames, cross-car beams, bumper beams). Perform 3D-VSA studies (Vis-VSA) to predict system capability against appearance and functional requirements. As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases Tuition assistance Established and active employee resource groups Paid time off for individual and team community service A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Dimensional Management Engineering/Analysis or equivalent field.
• Master's in Engineering.
• 3+ years performing 3D variation analysis (Vis-VSA, 3DCS, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack methods.
• Experience with SPC and statistical methods (e.g., Minitab).
• Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, tooling, fixtures and plant operations.
• Hands-on metrology experience (CMM, laser scanning) and MSA/Gage R&R.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Review and validate checking fixture designs for interior and exterior components/assemblies to ensure alignment with GD&T requirements.
• Ensure all significant and critical characteristics are captured and measurable in the gauge.
• Participate in digital and physical gauge certification.
• Validate downstream fit and function of proposed component design changes using 3D-VSA.
• Quantify and manage tolerance concessions across build events; assess potential impact on vehicle fit/function and align with APQP/PPAP requirements.
• Analyze internal and supplier production data to identify tolerance improvement opportunities and implement dimensional enablers for non-compliant requirements.
• Provide on-site support at suppliers and Ford plants for dimensional issues during new program launch.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving (D&R, Manufacturing, Quality, PVT, Suppliers) to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Develop assembly datum strategies and define drawing GD&T in CATIA/3DX for purchased assemblies (e.g., seat frames, cross-car beams, bumper beams).
• Perform 3D-VSA studies (Vis-VSA) to predict system capability against appearance and functional requirements.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level