Dimensional Systems Engineer: Body Structures & Exteriors

General Motors (GM)

Warren (MI)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

General Motors is seeking a seasoned Dimensional Systems Engineer to shape dimensional engineering across vehicle programs from concept through launch. You will lead GD&T activities, define dimensional requirements, and coordinate analyses using 3DCS, VISVSA, and SimSolid, while mentoring cross-functional teams including manufacturing and suppliers.

The role emphasizes AI-driven data analytics, automation, and global dimensional standards to reduce variation and improve fit, finish, and launch

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
7+ years of experience in dimensional engineering, product design/release, manufacturing engineering, supplier engineering, quality, or metrology.
Proficiency in GD&T, ASME Y14.5, tolerance allocation, datum structures, and dimensional variation management.
Experience with body structures, exteriors, closures, complex assemblies, automotive launches, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with Measurement Systems (CMM, Scanning), MSA and SPC.
Understanding of system- and subsystem-level dimensional requirements.
Experience with Unigraphics (UG)/NX PMI and Parametric Design, VISVSA, 3DCS, SimSolid, and Teamcenter Visualization Mockup.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects, make technical decisions, and influence cross-functional organizations without direct authority.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical information to engineering, manufacturing, quality, program, plant, and supplier teams.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with changing program priorities.
Demonstrated curiosity with AI, automation, or PMI integration.

Responsibilities

Lead dimensional integration, technical reviews, risk assessments, and GD&T activities for body structures, exteriors, and closures from concept through launch.
Define dimensional requirements for purchased components and assemblies and document them in program Statements of Requirements (SORs).
Develop and coordinate variation and sag analyses using 3DCS, VISVSA, RSS, SimSolid, or comparable tools.
Support supplier reviews, matching events, gage reviews, vehicle builds, launch activities, and structured issue-resolution events.
Serve as a GD&T and dimensional-systems subject-matter expert while mentoring engineering, manufacturing, quality, plant, and suppliers.
Establish and deploy global dimensional standards, strategies, training, best practices, and lessons learned.
Collaborate with dimensional quality, design release, product design, manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, plant quality, program, and supplier teams to deliver robust dimensional solutions.
Explore and apply AI, Python, and PMI x Parametric Design x Data loop Integration for Body Metrics.
Develop new methods, processes, and integrations where none currently exist.
Convert ideas into actionable projects that make dimensional engineering faster and more effective.
Support the use of AI and digital capabilities to improve dimensional analysis, simulation, decision-making, and process execution.
Partner with Warranty teams to identify, analyze, and resolve potential dimensional issues and prevent recurrence in future programs.
Engage with launch teams to lead dimensional issue resolution affecting quality metrics by identifying root causes, contributors, and corrective actions through data-driven analysis.
Lead automation initiatives by evaluating equipment capability, datum structures, design enablers, process robustness, and potential trade-offs.
Identify and implement efficient, repeatable, and scalable dimensional processes.
Coach, guide, and coordinate program execution across internal teams and external resources.
Lead through influence across Studio, Manufacturing, Design Release, Engineering, Quality, Program, and the supply base.
Drive alignment, accountability, and timely execution of dimensional deliverables throughout the program lifecycle.