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Ford Motor Company · 2 days ago

Dimensional Systems Variation Analysis Engineer

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, dedicated to innovation and sustainability. The Dimensional Systems Variation Analysis Engineer will focus on post-Design Freeze execution, ensuring the integrity of vehicle components and assemblies through variation analysis and collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing teams.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Review and validate checking fixture designs for interior and exterior components/assemblies to ensure alignment with GD&T requirements

Ensure all significant and critical characteristics are captured and measurable in the gauge

Participate in digital and physical gauge certification

Validate downstream fit and function of proposed component design changes using 3D-VSA

Quantify and manage tolerance concessions across build events; assess potential impact on vehicle fit/function and align with APQP/PPAP requirements

Analyze internal and supplier production data to identify tolerance improvement opportunities and implement dimensional enablers for non-compliant requirements

Provide on-site support at suppliers and Ford plants for dimensional issues during new program launch

Lead cross-functional problem-solving (D&R, Manufacturing, Quality, PVT, Suppliers) to determine root cause and implement corrective actions

Develop assembly datum strategies and define drawing GD&T in CATIA/3DX for purchased assemblies (e.g., seat frames, cross-car beams, bumper beams)

Define and document process flows for purchased assemblies, ensuring consistent datum schemes and feature usage across components, tooling, and assembly operations

Perform 3D-VSA studies (Vis-VSA) to predict system capability against appearance and functional requirements

Identify and recommend improvements in tooling, processing and fixture strategies

Correlate simulation to measurement data and refine models for accuracy

Qualification

3D Variation AnalysisVis-VSA softwareAPQP/PPAP experienceGD&T knowledgeStatistical methodsMetrology experienceStructured problem solvingSix Sigma certificationManufacturing processes