Position Overview:
The Sr. Dimensional Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring the dimensional accuracy and quality of BIW components and assemblies by performing precise measurements, analysis, and data-driven adjustments, while supporting production stability and continuous quality improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct dimensional inspections of BIW components such as stamped parts and minor sub-assemblies and assemblies using various measurement tools and equipment (e.g., CMM, Laser Trackers, Inline Measurement Systems, Calipers, Micrometers and others)
- Define and implement corrective actions to reduce defects and improve process capability.
- Document inspection results and generate detailed summaries
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality, to resolve dimensional issues
- Use GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles to interpret drawings and specifications.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing processes
- Create or modify CMM programs (commonly using software like PC-DMIS, Calypso, or PolyWorks) to automate part inspections.
- Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in all inspection activities
- Compare actual data to CAD models or drawings and highlight deviations.
- Ensure traceability of measurement results for audits or reviews.
Skills:
- Ability to work at the pace required while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time during the repair of a vehicle
- Must be able to walk, sit, bend, push/pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach or crawl frequently.
- Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Able to follow instructions in English, both written and verbal
- Available to work overtime, off-shifts or weekends, as needed
- Strong understanding of BIW tooling, fixtures, automation, joining and SPC, processes.
- Familiarity with CAD tools, MES systems, and plant-floor digital manufacturing platforms.
- Understanding of GD&T, DFM/DFA, quality tools like (G8D, 5why analysis, and automotive quality standards.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Technical associate degree (automotive manufacturing preferred).
- Experience in dimensional inspection or quality control, preferably in the automotive industry is desirable
- Basic knowledge of using measurement tools and equipment
- Understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) is a plus
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Basic knowledge of statistical analysis and quality control methodologies
- Familiarity with BIW processes and components is a plus
- Basic Microsoft Office knowledge (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Minimum of 4–6 years of relevant experience.
