Dimensional Analyst

Socket.dev; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Company 401k with match

Paid holidays and PTO

Career development opportunities

Job summary

US Farathane in Auburn Hills is seeking a Dimensional Analyst to join the engineering team and serve as the core resource for variation management and GD&T fundamentals during the design phase. The role emphasizes translating metrology data into robust design solutions.

You will collaborate with Product Design Engineers early in development to set datums, optimize tolerances, and drive manufacturability, while mentoring teams and monitoring SPC metrics for quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years in automotive product engineering, dimensional control, or design verification.
• Complete understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards (certification preferred).
• Strong background in statistical methods, data visualization, and tolerance stack-up.
• Experience using CAD/PLM platforms to view and analyze models (NX, CATIA, etc).
• Proficient in automotive root-cause methodologies (8D, Fishbone, 5-Why).

Responsibilities

• Assist with generating metrology reports using various dimensional reporting software.
• Define, review, and approve GD&T schemes on automotive drawings per ASME Y14.5.
• Analyze and interpret metrology data from 3D scanners and CMMs to identify part-to-CAD deviations.
• Partner with Product Design Engineers to establish datums, mating features, and tolerance budgets.
• Conduct 1D/2D tolerance stack-up analyses to predict assembly variations.
• Translate complex point-cloud data into actionable engineering recommendations.
• Educate design engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers on GD&T interpretation.
• Review SPC data from pre-production builds to validate process capability.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Analytical skills

Root-cause methodologies

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related)

Tools

NX/CATIA CAD/PLM

Job description

US Farathane is seeking to hire a Dimensional Analyst to work out of our Auburns Hills location.

Summary

The Dimensional Analyst serves as the engineering team's core technical resource for variation management and geometric control. This role is strictly focused on data interpretation and the establishment of robust Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) fundamentals during the design phase. The successful candidate will eliminate build risks by translating complex metrology data into actionable design solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to assist in generating metrology reports: Assist with the dimensional lab in creating dimensional reports using various dimensional reporting software(s).
• Establish GD&T Fundamentals: Define, review, and approve geometric dimensioning and tolerancing schemes on automotive engineering drawings to ensure strict compliance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Analyze and assist with reporting Metrology Data: Create metrology reports, review, interpret, and synthesize measurement data from 3D scanners and CMMs to identify part-to-CAD deviations.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Partner with Product Design Engineers early in the development cycle to establish critical datums, mating features, and optimized tolerance budgets.
• Perform Tolerance Stack-Up Analyses: Conduct 1D and 2D tolerance stack-up simulations to predict vehicle assembly variations, flushness risks, and gap conditions.
• Translate Data into Action: Convert complex point-cloud data and color deviation maps into clear engineering recommendations for root-cause problem-solving.
• Train and Mentor Teams: Act as the internal subject matter expert (SME) to educate design engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers on proper GD&T interpretation and feasibility.
• Monitor Quality Metrics: Review statistical process control (SPC) data from pre-production builds to validate process capability and print feasibility.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a robust related technical discipline through experience.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in automotive product engineering, dimensional control, or design verification.
• GD&T Expertise: Complete understanding of ASME Y14.5 standards. (certification is highly preferred).
• Analytical Skills: Strong background in statistical methods, data visualization, and tolerance stack-up methodologies.
• Software Proficiency: Experience utilizing CAD/PLM platforms to view and analyze models (NX, CATIA, etc).
• Problem Solving: Proficient in automotive root-cause methodologies (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, 5-Why).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Ability to lift 5-25 pounds.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

• This position operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Will have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

About US Farathane

US Farathane has been a leading provider of plastics manufacturing solutions to the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly skilled management team, and dedicated associates, we continue to grow and deliver innovative solutions. We offer a full range of capabilities—from black-box design and advanced composites to TPE, TPO, extrusion, and compression technologies—providing our customers with comprehensive, end-to-end support.

Additional Information

• Interested candidates must submit their resume through our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of US Farathane.
• US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.