Consultant - Body Shop Product Methods & Quality Planning

P3 USA; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

PTO 20 days + 10 holidays

Mentorship program

Healthcare, life insurance, dental & V

401(k) matching

Travel opportunities

Job summary

P3 USA in Greenville, SC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support complex automotive manufacturing projects from pre-series through launch. You will apply Body Shop Methods, perform dimensional analysis, and help optimize fixtures and production equipment on the shop floor.

Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and product engineering teams; review CAD drawings and measurement data; translate results into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/automotive/manufacturing engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in Body Shop Methods, dimensional engineering, and metrology.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% and work on the shop floor with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan Body Shop Methods activities across pre-series and production launch.
• Perform dimensional quality and gap studies to evaluate geometry, fit, and alignment.
• Support fixture commissioning and production equipment optimization.
• Review CAD drawings, specifications, and measurement data for deviations and risks.
• Translate measurement results into practical recommendations for manufacturing and quality teams.
• Coordinate corrective actions and monitor effectiveness through follow-up measurements.

Skills

Body Shop Methods

Dimensional engineering

Quality planning

Metrology

Automotive manufacturing

CAD data review

Reading drawings

Fixture commissioning

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

Metrology equipment

Measurement instruments

Job description

The unique aspect of our business is the mindset of our employees: curious, adventurous, and innovative. P3 consultants take on early responsibilities with clients in management consulting, diverse technology topics, and scalable IT solutions.
Make a project your project. Openness for new, innovative, and unconventional approaches; short decision paths; respectful cooperation; and fruitful synergies make us a diverse, unbeatable team and successful company - worldwide.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Support complex automotive manufacturing projects from early preparation through launch. In this role, you will combine Body Shop Methods expertise with dimensional analysis and practical production support. Working closely with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams, you will help develop stable processes, commission fixtures, evaluate measurement results, and improve the dimensional quality of vehicle structures. Your responsibilities depending on your role and expertise:

• Plan and coordinate Body Shop Methods activities throughout pre-series and production-launch phases.
• Perform dimensional quality and gap-and-flush studies to evaluate the geometry, fit, and alignment of components and assemblies.
• Support the commissioning, validation, and optimization of body shop fixtures and production equipment.
• Review technical drawings, CAD models, specifications, and measurement data to identify dimensional deviations and potential risks.
• Evaluate measurement reports and translate the results into practical recommendations for manufacturing and quality teams.
• Investigate dimensional concerns, support root-cause analyses, and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented measures and confirm improvements through follow-up measurements.
• Assist with fixture adjustments, component checks, and technical troubleshooting directly in the production environment.
• Track open technical topics, define responsibilities, and follow actions through to completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams from manufacturing, quality, product engineering, process planning, and supplier management.
• Participate in technical reviews and project meetings, presenting findings in a clear and structured way.
• Prepare progress reports, technical documentation, and management-ready summaries.
• Monitor relevant dimensional quality indicators and provide transparent updates on progress, risks, and outstanding actions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of body shop processes, measurement strategies, and quality methods.
• Support the achievement of dimensional targets during prototype, pre-series, and launch activities.

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, quality management, or a comparable technical discipline.
• You have professional experience in Body Shop Methods, dimensional engineering, quality planning, metrology, or automotive manufacturing.
• You understand body shop production processes, vehicle-body structures, joining technologies, fixtures, and tooling.
• You have practical experience with dimensional analysis, FMK studies, and fixture commissioning.
• You can interpret measurement reports and use technical data to identify patterns, deviations, and possible root causes.
• You are familiar with the review of CAD data, technical drawings, tolerances, and geometric specifications.
• You are comfortable supporting technical work directly on the shop floor, including fixture checks, adjustments, and commissioning activities.
• You can manage several technical topics simultaneously while maintaining accurate documentation and structured action tracking.
• You approach technical problems analytically and develop solutions that are practical for the production environment.
• You communicate technical findings clearly to both specialist and non-specialist stakeholders.
• You work effectively with interdisciplinary and international project teams.
• You are confident using standard office applications for data analysis, reporting, presentations, and project documentation.
• You communicate confidently in English; additional language skills are an advantage.
• You are organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic project and launch environment.
• You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• You are comfortable with extensive travel (up to 100% of your working time), typically Monday through Friday, depending on client and project needs.

GOOD TO KNOW

• We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential.
• You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• We offer mentorship and onboarding programs and a flat hierarchy.
• You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching.
• We offer national and international travel opportunities.
• You have career opportunities in a fast-growing company and work in small, efficient project teams.