Dimensional Engineer

AUTOKINITON provides value-driven, sustainable automotive components and assembly solutions for our customers. We offer a rewarding compensation and benefits package along with opportunities for career development within a stable environment that’s building a better foundation for every vehicle on the road. Join AUTOKINITON-Bellevue to work with an innovative team as the leading North American supplier of Ford F-Series frames!  

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Provide guidance on dimensional rejects, rework, and validation of rework processes.
• Monitor process capability data (CpK and PpK).
• Support production in maintaining dimensional control and capability working with Maintenance Associates, Tooling Engineers, Weld Engineers, and other Plant staff.
• Analyze SPC and dimensional data, complete root cause analysis to identify trends and nonconformances.
• Share findings with Quality Team and/or multi-disciplinary team with corrective actions for implementation and validations.
• Provide support to Department leadership and assist with coverage needs as assigned.
• Generate and confirm quality documentation including Quality alerts, Process Change Forms (PCFs), inspection standards, and work instructions.
• Collaborate promptly with Supplier Quality Engineer by alerting dimensional trends, nonconformances, and/or validating corrective actions made by supplier.
• Occasional visits to domestic suppliers and customers as needed.
• Participate in departmental or multi-disciplinary meetings related to dimensional concerns.
• Maintain accurate dimensional, GR&R, and Calibrations records for audits and traceability per QMS requirements.
• Communicate issues, risks, and status to cross-functional teams.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Define measurement methods, and tolerance interpretation within the Quality Department.
• Work with Quality Technicians for accurate CMM and GOM scanning programs and techniques to ensure accurate part layouts data.
• Review dimensional inspection reports (CMM, GOM, Datamyte, etc.) for accuracy and compliance.
• Team with Senior Dimensional Engineers and  Quality Engineers for mentorship.
• Conduct gauge capability studies (GR&R) in accordance with AIAG, IATF and FORD requirements.
• Support compliance to IATF 16949 and internal Quality systems.
• Maintain MSA documentation and audit readiness.  Ensure equipment and gauge calibrations are maintained and compliant.
• Continuously maintain productive relationships with multi-disciplinary teams. Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety, and ISO 14001 requirements.
• This role is part of a 6+ Quality Team and reports to the Plant Quality Manager.

 SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent progressive Dimensional/Quality Engineer experience) in an automotive metal assembly environment.
• 3+ years of Dimensional Engineer for an automotive metal assembly environment.
• Hands-on experience with CMM, GOM, or other 3D scanning systems.
• Knowledge of SPC, MSA, and root cause methodologies.
• Solid understanding of GD&T and dimensional inspection methods.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with effective communication within a multi-disciplinary automotive mental assembly environment.
• Demonstrate abilities to drive tasks to completion.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel/MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook and ERP systems (QAD, SAP, PLEX).

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Bellevue, OH facility offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.