Dimensional Analyst – GD&T & Metrology Expert

USF; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

US Farathane in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Dimensional Analyst to join the engineering team. This role focuses on data interpretation and establishing robust GD&T fundamentals during the design phase to eliminate build risks.

You will generate metrology reports, define GD&T schemes to ASME Y14.5 standards, analyze 3D scanner and CMM data, support tolerance stack‑ups, drive design for manufacturability, and mentor design engineers and suppliers on GD&T interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in automotive product engineering, dimensional control, or design verification.
• Strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards (certification preferred).
• Solid analytical skills with data visualization and tolerance stack‑up methodologies.
• Experience with CAD/PLM platforms to view and analyze models (NX, CATIA, etc).
• Proficient in automotive root-cause methodologies (8D, Fishbone, 5-Why).

Responsibilities

• Generate metrology reports using various dimensional reporting software.
• Define, review, and approve GD&T schemes on automotive drawings per ASME Y14.5.
• Analyze metrology data from 3D scanners and CMMs to identify part-to-CAD deviations.
• Collaborate with design engineers to establish datums and tolerance budgets for DFM.
• Perform 1D and 2D tolerance stack-up analyses to predict assembly variations.
• Translate data into actionable engineering recommendations for root-cause problem solving.
• Educate design engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers on proper GD&T interpretation.
• Monitor SPC data from pre-production builds to validate process capability and print feasibility.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical methods

Data visualization

Root-cause analysis

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

CAD/PLM experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

NX

CATIA

Job description

US Farathane in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Dimensional Analyst to join the engineering team. This role focuses on data interpretation and establishing robust GD&T fundamentals during the design phase to eliminate build risks.

You will generate metrology reports, define GD&T schemes to ASME Y14.5 standards, analyze 3D scanner and CMM data, support tolerance stack‑ups, drive design for manufacturability, and mentor design engineers and suppliers on GD&T interpretation.