Layout Engineer

Job Title

Dimensional Engineer

3 Months

Foster City, CA

$80.00/hr - $90.00/hr

In this role, you will develop and maintain 3D tolerance analysis (DVA) models to predict variation and assess design robustness while partnering with Design Engineering to influence part geometry, locators, and interfaces to meet dimensional and craftsmanship targets.

• Own dimensional requirements from early design through production launch for assigned vehicle systems or commodities.
• Develop and maintain 3D tolerance analysis (DVA) models to predict variation and assess design robustness.
• Define and validate GD&T schemes aligned with functional and manufacturing intent.
• Partner with Design Engineering to influence part geometry, locators, and interfaces to meet dimensional and craftsmanship targets.
• Support top‑down and bottom‑up dimensional integration, ensuring alignment with vehicle‑level requirements.
• Review and approve drawings, CAD releases, and engineering changes from a dimensional standpoint.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on fixture concepts, locating strategies, and build assumptions.
• Support Quality and Manufacturing teams during issue resolution, including gap/flush, fit, and alignment concerns.
• Analyze build and measurement data (i.e., CMM, scan data, build reports) to validate models and drive corrective actions.
• Lead or support dimensional root‑cause analysis, proposing effective counter‑measures and design or process improvements.
• Present dimensional status, risks, and recommendations in design and program reviews.
• Support supplier discussions related to dimensional feasibility, tolerance capability, and corrective actions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 7–8 years of experience in dimensional engineering, tolerance analysis, or geometric integration within automotive or other high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) with demonstrated application on production‑intent designs.
• Hands‑on experience with 1D/3D tolerance analysis tools, such as 3
  
  DCS.
• Proven experience supporting programs from concept through production launch, including detailed design, DV, PV, and SOP.
• Ability to interpret CAD models, engineering drawings, and build strategies to define robust dimensional requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working cross‑functionally with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Suppliers.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including dimensional root‑cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical requirements, risks, and trade‑offs to diverse stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing process capability and material‑driven tolerances across common automotive components (e.g., stampings, castings, injection‑molded plastics, extrusions).
• Ability to translate material behavior and process capability into realistic GD&T schemes and tolerance assumptions during design.
• Experience assessing supplier manufacturing feasibility and tolerance capability during sourcing and design reviews.
• Preferred:
  Experience in an automotive OEM or Tier‑1 supplier environment.
• Preferred:
  Experience owning or contributing to DVA/DVP/black‑box tolerance models, including compliant part modeling to represent real‑world assembly behavior.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of fixture strategy, locating schemes, and build sequence development.
• Preferred:
  Experience supporting closures, BIW, interior, or exterior systems.
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with craftsmanship targets, including flush, gap, and visual quality requirements.
• Preferred:
  Experience supporting low‑volume programs or new product launch environments.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Contract

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing