Dimensional Analyst

US Farathane; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

US Farathane is seeking a Dimensional Analyst to join our Auburn Hills team. The role focuses on variation management, GD&T fundamentals during design, and translating metrology data into robust engineering solutions.

Key duties include generating metrology reports, establishing GD&T per ASME Y14.5, and mentoring design and manufacturing teams. Strong analytical skills and CAD/PLM experience are required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years in automotive product engineering, dimensional control, or design verification.
• Strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards (certification preferred).
• Solid background in statistical methods, data visualization, and tolerance stack-up.
• Experience with CAD/PLM tools to view/analyze models (NX, CATIA, etc).
• Proficient in automotive root-cause methodologies (8D, Fishbone, 5-Why).
• Ability to generate metrology reports and interpret measurement data.
• Experience with metrology data from 3D scanners and CMMs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in generating metrology reports for the dimensional lab.
• Establish GD&T fundamentals on automotive drawings per ASME Y14.5.
• Analyze and report metrology data from 3D scanners and CMMs.
• Collaborate with design engineers to set datums and tolerance budgets for DFM.
• Perform 1D and 2D tolerance stack-up analyses for assembly variation.
• Translate point-cloud data into actionable design recommendations.
• Educate engineers and manufacturing teams on proper GD&T interpretation.
• Review SPC data from pre-production to validate process capability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Statistical methods

Data visualization

Tolerance stack-up

Root-cause problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

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

• 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.