Dimensional Quality Engineer

Laepple Automotive US Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Laepple Automotive is seeking a Dimensional Quality Engineer in Detroit to lead correlation/linearity studies, generate dimensional reports, and perform SPC analyses to drive improvements in manufacturing quality.

The role requires GD&T knowledge, 3+ years in automotive dimensional testing, and experience with Polyworks and laser scanning. You will support new product launches, develop control plans and PFMEA, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with GD&T certification.
• Minimum 3 years of dimensional testing and analysis in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with Polyworks software and laser scanning.
• Proficient Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Review part and assembly data with tolerance reviews and dimensional reports.
• Prepare presentations summarizing results, findings and next steps.
• Drive dimensional quality improvements through cross-functional collaboration and root cause analysis.
• Support new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead Gauge R&R tests and validations for measuring equipment.
• Develop dimensional control plans and PFMEA improvements.
• Maintain and update quality documentation to capture lessons learned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer and supplier communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

GD&T certification

Tools

Polyworks

Laser scanning

Job description

ABOUT US

Laepple Automotive is a leading supplier in the automotive industry, specializing in high-quality components and systems for body manufacturing. Our innovative technologies and efficient production processes set benchmarks in the industry. To grow our team in Detroit, we are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dimensional Quality Engineer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for correlation/linearity studies, dimensional report creation, statistical process control analysis, gauge and fixture design, set-up and qualification, design change recommendations and proposals, and control plan creation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review part and assembly data using data collection software (Polyworks) by reviewing design requirements and support with tolerance reviews and creation of dimensional reports.
• Prepare presentations summarizing results, findings and next steps.
• Communicate between cross-functional teams to drive dimensional quality improvements, completing root cause analysis and providing corrective and preventative actions.
• Support new product launches, continuous improvement initiatives, and troubleshooting related to dimensional quality engineering responsibilities.
• Support with risk assessment and mitigation activities by anticipating potential problems and implementing preventative actions.
• Contribute to root cause analysis process by reviewing, auditing and collecting information on manufacturing processes, design specifications, quality system, and detection methods.
• Create and train new dimensional quality processes and detection methods.
• Support manufacturing control plan and PFMEA creation and improvements developing dimensional control plan definition, execution and implementation.
• Conduct and analyze Gauge R&R tests on various measuring equipment.
• Oversee new measurement equipment validations and lead new measurement equipment initiatives to meet dimensional standards.
• Update quality documentation and communicate to carry forward all lessons learned from quality concerns.
• Ensure KPIs are met by working to the overall plan.
• Report out on achievement of targets and identify any actions required.
• Adhere to workplace safety regulations.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or other related field.
• GD&T certification.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in dimensional testing and analysis in the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Experience with Polyworks software and laser scanning.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience presenting to cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Experienced problem solver and team builder.
• Experience developing processes and dimensional specifications.
• Proven experience dealing with customers and suppliers.