Senior Dimensional Engineer

Magna International Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International Inc. seeks a Senior Dimensional Engineer to lead GD&T tasks, tolerance analyses, and measurement planning from RFQ to launch. You will own dimensional deliverables, coordinate with global teams, and ensure compliance with ASME Y14.5, ISO, and customer standards.

Responsibilities include leading technical reviews, developing datum strategies, and supporting gage/fixture development, SCCAF data, and PPAP activities to drive launch readiness and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: BSME or equivalent with deep GD&T knowledge.
• 10+ years of dimensional engineering experience.
• Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, PPAP, and launch.
• Familiarity with SCCAF, GR/GRR, and ISO/customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform GD&T and tolerance analyses for RFQ through launch.
• Create, review, and approve component and assembly drawings to standards.
• Develop datum strategies and fixture/gauge concepts for measurements.
• Coordinate with global teams to deliver assigned dimensional work on time.
• Support PPAP, SCCAF data, and change controls throughout programs.

Skills

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

Tolerance analysis

Measurement planning

GR/GRR

Root-cause analysis

CAD investigation

Variance analysis

PPAP & launch

SCCAF

Education

BSME or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD software

AI-assisted analysis

Job description

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:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Dimensional Engineer independently performs GD&T, variation analysis, measurement planning, and manufacturing capability work to ensure product and assembly fit, finish, function, and launch readiness. The position owns assigned dimensional deliverables from RFQ through design release, fixture development, SCCAF (CTF), PPAP, launch, and continuous improvement, while coordinating task teams or global resources as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete assigned dimensional engineering work from RFQ through launch and production support, including scope, timing, deliverables, and risk. Coordinate with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers, plants, customers, and global resources to obtain inputs and complete deliverables. Create, review, and approve component and assembly GD&T drawings to ASME Y14.5, ISO, and customer standards. Verify CAD/BOM revisions, variants, geometry, drawings, customer requirements, locating information, reviewers, and program dates. Use CAD and dimensional analysis tools to establish datum strategies supporting gap/flush, build objectives, functional interfaces, manufacturing, checking, and service. Lead technical reviews and work with the customer to establish an agreed program dimensional strategy, aligning measurement intent, locating strategy, fixture feasibility, tolerances, GD&T, and SCCAF data before release. Perform and review 1D/3D tolerance analyses using RSS, worst-case, Monte Carlo, surrogate, and measured capability data; communicate risks and recommendations. Maintain measurement plans, point definitions, coordinate systems, classifications, build objectives, SCCAF data, and electronic measurement requirements. Support gage and fixture strategy, development, build, design reviews, inspection feasibility, certification, GR/GRR, approval, buyoff, and release traceability. Manage workload, planning, and documentation using Magna standardized processes, templates, planning tools, dashboards, scorecards, and trackers; monitor hours, milestones, budget, inputs, changes, and escalations. Direct small dimensional teams or global resources; support builds, PPAP, launch, and root-cause resolution using scan, SPC, measurement, and capability data. Support and drive global drawing standards across Exteriors; use production capability data to recommend tolerances and maintain work instructions, templates, checklists, lessons learned, and change controls. Apply validated automation and AI tools for extraction, ballooning, SCCAF population, drawing verification, tolerance screening, capability analysis, and reporting; demonstrate mentoring capability by coaching others as a technical resource. The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Special Knowledge - BSME or equivalent experience. Advanced knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T, applicable customer/ISO standards, SPC and capability, RSS and worst-case analysis, variation simulation, measurement planning, fixture/gauge development, GR/GRR, CAD investigation, root-cause analysis, PPAP, and launch. Familiarity with various OEM processes and standards is required. Knowledge of SCCAF, release controls, workload tools, and AI-assisted analysis is preferred. Experience - 10+ years of Dimensional Engineering experience completing complex GD&T, tolerance analysis, measurement planning, fixture, issue-resolution, and launch assignments. Must manage multiple priorities, communicate technical risk, work across functions, improve standards, and direct small teams or supporting resources. Manufacturing, injection-molded exterior product, SCCAF, and gage evaluation experience are preferred. Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, may require local, domestic, and international travel.

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. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

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