Dimensional Engineer

CAD Engineering Resources; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

CAD Engineering Resources is seeking a Dimensional Engineer in Troy, Michigan for a hybrid, open-ended contract position. The role focuses on ensuring interior cabin components meet tight tolerances from prototype through production.

The candidate will perform tolerance stack-up analyses, metrology, and data analysis while collaborating with suppliers and tooling teams. The ideal candidate has a technical degree and strong GD&T, CAD (NX/CATIA), and 3D inspection tool experience, with

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or related technical field preferred.
• GD&T Experience: Advanced knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in CAD (NX and/or CATIA) and 3D inspection software.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Familiarity with plastic injection molding and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Tolerance stack-up analysis on parts, sub-assemblies, and interfaces.

Skills

Tolerance analysis

Root cause analysis

Metrology

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

NX/CAD

CATIA

PolyWorks

Geomagic

Verisurf

Job description

DIMENSIONAL ENGINEER -- Troy, Michigan

Hybrid Position / Open-ended contract position

Pay Rate: approximately $50.00 hour

Job Scope of the Dimensional Engineer

A Dimensional Engineer for Automotive Interiors ensures that interior cabin components -- such as instrument panels, door trims, consoles, and headliners -- meet precise fit, finish, craftsmanship, and geometric tolerances from the prototype phase through full-scale production.

Core Responsibilities of the Dimensional Engineer

• Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis : Run mathematical tolerance models on plastic injection molded parts, sub-assemblies, and interfaces
• Fit and Finish (Craftsmanship) : Ensure tight gap and flush tolerances, tactile alignment, and zero-squeak/ratter interfaces across adjacent cabin parts
• Metrology and Data Analysis : Analyze scan data, CMM reports, and coordinate measurements from checking fixtures, Meisterbock, or laser scanners
• Root Cause Problem Solving : Identify root cause for warp, shrinkage, or misaligned assembly tooling when interior parts fail to sit correctly
• Supplier & Tooling Collaboration : Work with suppliers and toolmakers to modify injection mold or assembly jigs

Requirements and Qualifications for the Dimensional Engineer

• Education : Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field preferred, will consider experience in leu of degree
• GD&T Experience : Advanced knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Software Skills : Proficiency in CAD (NX and/or CATIA) and 3D inspection software (PolyWorks, Geomagic, Verisurf)
• Manufacturing Knowledge : Familiarity with plastic injection molding, forming, soft-trim manufacturing, and sequence-of-assembly processes

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.