Variation Analysis Engineer: Dimensional Tolerance Modeling

RiseMe; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a dimensional variation engineer to join the Product/Manufacturing Engineering team. You will develop 3D variation models and integrate them with CAE analyses to improve dimensional performance and drive robust design decisions.

Role requires GD&T proficiency, exposure to design/release/manufacturing, and collaboration across engineering, supplier quality, and launch teams. Hybrid work arrangement expected.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledgeable in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Design/Release/Manufacturing Experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dimensional strategies, datum schemes, locating strategies, tolerance allocation through variation analysis simulations.
• Build and run 3D variation models using approved engineering methods and tools.
• Develop or support compliant variation models that account for part stiffness and material behavior to help drive dimensional strategies that meet customer needs and reduce waste and rework for GM.
• Combine 3D variation simulation with traditional CAE analyses to evaluate dimensional performance and identify design or process improvements.
• Help identify dimensional risks and communicate recommended actions to cross-functional partners.
• Participate in reviews with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, suppliers, and plant teams.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, action plans, and status updates.
• Apply GM processes, standards, lessons learned, and engineering best practices to assigned work.
• Build knowledge of digital engineering tools and identify opportunities to improve dimensional processes and automation.

Skills

2 years experience

GD&T

Design/Release/Manufacturing

Education

BS in Engineering or Math

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

UG/NX

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Job description

General Motors seeks a dimensional variation engineer to join the Product/Manufacturing Engineering team. You will develop 3D variation models and integrate them with CAE analyses to improve dimensional performance and drive robust design decisions.

Role requires GD&T proficiency, exposure to design/release/manufacturing, and collaboration across engineering, supplier quality, and launch teams. Hybrid work arrangement expected.