Dimensional Control Engineer BIW

Altair; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Troy, MI, is seeking a Dimensional Control Engineer BIW for a contract position. The role involves developing and implementing dimensional control strategies, collaborating with engineering and operations teams. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in the automotive sector and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Free training on all Altair products

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of relevant experience in automotive environment.
• Experience executing Datum and Dimensional Control Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of the Datum and Dimensional Control Strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to execute quality requirements.

Skills

Dimensional control

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Dimensional Control Engineer BIW

Job Summary:

Our client in Troy, MI is looking for a Dimensional Control Engineer BIW. This is a contract position.

We’re seeking an energetic, organized, and experienced Dimensional Control Engineer to join our growing team. In this dynamic role, you’ll be responsible for the development, design, and execution of all aspects of dimensional control—collaborating closely with Product Engineering and Manufacturing/Operations teams to establish a robust, integrated strategy across product, subassembly, component, and process levels. Join us and help shape the future of electric mobility.

What you get to do:

• Be an integral part of an energetic team that’s challenging the status quo of vehicle design.
• Develop and implement all strategies for datum and dimensional control.
• Manage all aspects related to dimensional control during both the design and manufacturing phases.
• Lead collaboration between internal/external teams and suppliers to meet all project requirements and timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of the Datum and Dimensional Control Strategy for our company.
• Collaborate with suppliers/partners and internal departments to execute the company Datum and Dimensional Control Strategy and GD&T component requirements.
• Communicate with all stakeholders to balance and maintain program timing, performance, and budget.
• Deliver a Datum and Dimensional Control Strategy and process that meets overall product performance requirements, CAPEX and OPEX targets, as well as uptime, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop production execution of the Datum and Dimensional Control Strategy including product requirements, process documents, tooling specifications and standards, as well as document lessons learned for future programs and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute cross-functionally to process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the product/process development system.
• Respond to executive team/internal team inquiries and cross-functional issues to arrive at the best enterprise-wide balanced solution.

Qualifications

• Safety above all to protect our team members, partners and stakeholders.
• Experience in executing Datum and Dimensional Control Strategy for an automotive environment.
• Experience in dimensional control, datum strategy, GD&T, quality systems, tooling, and operations.
• Ability to implement new and innovative manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication skills with aligned motives for joining our team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong ethics and integrity.
• 8 or more years of relevant experience.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). We enable organizations across industries to compete more effectively and create a sustainable future. With over 3,000 professionals in 25 countries, we help solve tough challenges and deliver unparalleled service, empowering innovators worldwide.

Our vision is to transform customer decision-making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For over 30 years, we have helped integrate electronics with mechanical design, develop AI, digital twins, and advanced HPC and cloud solutions. To learn more, visit altair.com.

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