DVA Modeling Engineer

Lincoln Motor Company; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Motor Company is seeking a DVA Modeling Engineer to support dimensional engineering and robust product development. You will perform Dimensional Variation Analysis, tolerance stack-ups, and apply GD&T to ensure quality and manufacturability across vehicle programs.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with variation analysis tools (3DCS, VisVSA, CETOL), and collaboration with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Suppliers to drive dimensional quality improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering.
• 3+ years in dimensional engineering & variation analysis in automotive.
• Expertise in GD&T (ASME Y14.5 or ISO) and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with 3DCS, VisVSA, CETOL or equivalent.
• Experience in automotive product development and cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Perform DVA for vehicle systems and subsystems.
• Conduct 1D/2D/3D tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Apply GD&T standards across designs.
• Develop and validate dimensional simulation models.
• Identify dimensional risks and recommend improvements.
• Support root-cause analysis for dimensional/assembly issues.

Skills

GD&T Expertise

Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis

Dimensional Variation Analysis

3DCS / VisVSA / CETOL

Automotive Product Development

Cross-functional Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

3DCS

VisVSA

CETOL

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated DVA Modeling Engineer to support robust product and process development through advanced dimensional engineering practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Dimensional Variation Analysis (DVA), performing tolerance stack-up studies, and applying Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure product quality, manufacturability, and assembly feasibility across automotive vehicle programs.

This role requires strong analytical skills, expertise in variation analysis tools, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive dimensional quality improvements throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Dimensional Engineering & Analysis

• Support and perform Dimensional Variation Analysis (DVA) for vehicle systems and subsystems.
• Conduct and review 1D, 2D, and 3D tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Apply and ensure compliance with GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5 or ISO) across product designs.
• Develop, maintain, and validate dimensional simulation models using industry-standard variation analysis tools.
• Identify dimensional risks and provide recommendations to improve product quality and manufacturability.
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of dimensional and assembly-related concerns.
  

Program & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier teams to address dimensional issues.
• Support design reviews, engineering releases, and manufacturing feasibility assessments.
• Participate in vehicle development and launch activities to ensure dimensional quality targets are achieved.
• Present analysis findings and recommendations to engineering and program stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to dimensional engineering methodologies and processes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in dimensional engineering, dimensional variation analysis, tolerance analysis, or variation simulation within the automotive industry.
• Strong expertise in:
  • GD&T (ASME Y14.5 or ISO Standards)
  • Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
  • Dimensional Variation Analysis (DVA)
• Experience using variation analysis tools such as 3DCS, VisVSA, CETOL, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting automotive product development programs.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  

Mandatory Skills

• GD&T Expertise (ASME Y14.5 / ISO Standards)
• Tolerance Stack-Up & Variation Analysis
• Dimensional Variation Analysis (DVA)
• 3DCS, VisVSA, CETOL, or equivalent tools
• Automotive Product Development Experience
• Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
  

Preferred Skills

• CATIA V5/V6, NX, or equivalent CAD tools
• Knowledge of Body-in-White (BIW) dimensional engineering
• Statistical analysis and process capability concepts
• APQP, PPAP, and automotive quality methodologies
• Manufacturing and assembly process knowledge