Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
Variation Analysis (Post-Final Design Judgement, FDJ) Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$63K/yr - $107K/yr
3+ years expFord Motor Company is a leading automotive manufacturer committed to building a better world. The Variation Analysis Engineer will focus on post-Design Freeze execution, managing dimensional issues, and ensuring product quality through design validation and collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing plants.
TransportationManufacturingAutomotiveAutonomous Vehicles
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in Dimensional Management Engineering/Analysis or equivalent field
Preferred
Master's in Engineering
3+ years performing 3D variation analysis (Vis-VSA, 3DCS, or similar)
Strong knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack methods
Experience with SPC and statistical methods (e.g., Minitab)
Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, tooling, fixtures and plant operations
Experience with APQP/PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA and control plans
Hands-on metrology experience (CMM, laser scanning) and MSA/Gage R&R
Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and communication skills (written and verbal)
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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