Senior Dimensional Engineer

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What we offer:

At Magna you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team you can expect exciting varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates exterior trim modular systems front-end modules including fascia active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors Magna provides everything needed from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly to help automakers create sleek state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Dimensional Engineer independently performs GD&T variation analysis measurement planning and manufacturing capability work to ensure product and assembly fit finish function and launch readiness. The position owns assigned dimensional deliverables from RFQ through design release fixture development SCCAF (CTF) PPAP launch and continuous improvement while coordinating task teams or global resources as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete assigned dimensional engineering work from RFQ through launch and production support including scope timing deliverables and risk.
• Coordinate with Engineering Program Management Manufacturing Quality suppliers plants customers and global resources to obtain inputs and complete deliverables.
• Create review and approve component and assembly GD&T drawings to ASME Y14.5 ISO and customer standards.
• Verify CAD/BOM revisions variants geometry drawings customer requirements locating information reviewers and program dates.
• Use CAD and dimensional analysis tools to establish datum strategies supporting gap/flush build objectives functional interfaces manufacturing checking and service.
• Lead technical reviews and work with the customer to establish an agreed program dimensional strategy aligning measurement intent locating strategy fixture feasibility tolerances GD&T and SCCAF data before release.
• Perform and review 1D/3D tolerance analyses using RSS worst-case Monte Carlo surrogate and measured capability data; communicate risks and recommendations.
• Maintain measurement plans point definitions coordinate systems classifications build objectives SCCAF data and electronic measurement requirements.
• Support gage and fixture strategy development build design reviews inspection feasibility certification GR/GR&R approval buyoff and release traceability.
• Manage workload planning and documentation using Magna standardized processes templates planning tools dashboards scorecards and trackers; monitor hours milestones budget inputs changes and escalations.
• Direct small dimensional teams or global resources; support builds PPAP launch and root-cause resolution using scan SPC measurement and capability data.
• Support and drive global drawing standards across Exteriors; use production capability data to recommend tolerances and maintain work instructions templates checklists lessons learned and change controls.
• Apply validated automation and AI tools for extraction ballooning SCCAF population drawing verification tolerance screening capability analysis and reporting; demonstrate mentoring capability by coaching others as a technical resource.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Special Knowledge - BSME or equivalent experience. Advanced knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T applicable customer/ISO standards SPC and capability RSS and worst-case analysis variation simulation measurement planning fixture/gauge development GR/GR&R CAD investigation root-cause analysis PPAP and launch. Familiarity with various OEM processes and standards is required. Knowledge of SCCAF release controls workload tools and AI-assisted analysis is preferred.

Experience - 10 years of Dimensional Engineering experience completing complex GD&T tolerance analysis measurement planning fixture issue-resolution and launch assignments. Must manage multiple priorities communicate technical risk work across functions improve standards and direct small teams or supporting resources. Manufacturing injection-molded exterior product SCCAF and gage evaluation experience are preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing average mobility to move around an office environment able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer may require local domestic and international travel.

Awareness Unity Empowerment:

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications and in consideration of job requirements regardless of in particular color ancestry religion gender origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair consistent and efficient recruitment process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

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