Dimensional Engineer

Magna International; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 96,965,000 - 125,218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per H/

Onsite cafeteria with varied options

Annual events

Onsite Nurses’ office

Onsite Mother’s room

Job summary

Magna Cosma International is seeking a dimensional control specialist in California to lead programs from launch through production, ensuring metrology systems like CMM/Hexagon drive product conformance. You will interface with customers and internal teams to maintain dimensional specs and data-driven improvements.

The role requires years of metrology/programming experience, GD&T expertise, and certification in Zeiss/GOM tools, with a focus on quality targets and root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Diploma/GED required; technical degree preferred.
• 7–10 years related experience or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience programming Zeiss/GOM scanning units.
• 2 years’ experience interpreting coordinate measurement reports.
• Zeiss/GOM programming certification preferred.
• Polyworks Inspect programming certification preferred.
• Experience in Statistical Process Control management.
• APQP knowledge preferred.
• GD&T knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface with customers and internal teams to ensure dimensional requirements are met and maintained.
• Lead development, launch, and ongoing oversight of dimensional control processes from program launch through series production.
• Program, operate, and support dimensional measurement systems and metrology equipment (e.g., CMM, Hexagon) to ensure product compliance.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to dimensional data from measurement equipment and in-process sensors, including daily process stability reviews.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and validation efforts for dimensional issues, ensuring timely closure and repeat issue prevention.
• Drive dimensional improvement initiatives to meet customer quality targets (PPM, incidents, RMAs) and support FMEA RPN reduction.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities, customer engagements, and interdepartmental studies while providing training and technical guidance to teams.

Skills

Dimensional control

CMM

Metrology

Root cause analysis

Quality improvement

Education

HR Diploma or GED

2-year degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Zeiss

GOM Scanning

Polyworks Inspect

GD&T

Job description

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

• Serve as the primary interface with customers and internal teams to ensure dimensional requirements are met and maintained.

• Lead development, launch, and ongoing oversight of dimensional control processes from program launch through series production.

• Program, operate, and support dimensional measurement systems and metrology equipment (e.g., CMM, Hexagon) to ensure product compliance.

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to dimensional data from measurement equipment and in‑process sensors, including daily process stability reviews.

• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and validation efforts for dimensional issues, ensuring timely closure and repeat issue prevention.

• Drive dimensional improvement initiatives to meet customer quality targets (PPM, incidents, RMAs) and support FMEA RPN reduction.

• Coordinate cross‑functional activities, customer engagements, and interdepartmental studies while providing training and technical guidance to teams.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• HR Diploma or GED required

• 2-yeardegreein a technical discipline preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE/ TECHNICAL TRAINING:

• Preferably7-10yearswork related experience, and/or equivalent combination of education andexperience.

• 2years’ experienceprogrammingZeiss / GOMs Scanning Units

• 2yearsofinterpretingandrespondingtocoordinatemeasurementreports, both internally and with an automotive OEM Customer.

• GOMs / Zeiss Programming(Certification Preferred

• PolyworksInspect Programing(Certification Preferred

• StatisticalProcessControlManagemen

• AdvancedProductQualityPlanning(APQP)preferre

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing(GD&T)

WHY WORK HERE?

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with match

• Employee Profit Sharing Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral

• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant

• Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)

• Onsite Nurses’ office

• Onsite Mother’s room

Pay range: $33.84- $43.70 per hour

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Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International