Tesla
The Dimensional Engineer will work with Production Teams and report to the Dimensional Engineering Manager for BIW. Working closely with Sustaining Engineering to understand, help define and ensure lines are following body accuracy, fit, gap and craftmanship specs.
What You’ll Do
Design and implement automated and manual data collection processes
Act as the specialist in ‘applied metrology’ and provide support to manufacturing and design areas in the development of appropriate measurement methods, including researching and recommending new technologies, analyzing existing measurement methods, and training as required.
Create and validate Measurement Uncertainty Budgets
Work closely with Metrology Technicians to obtain necessary data and implement a plan to close any gaps in measurements
Work with Manufacturing Engineers, Design Engineers, and Quality Engineers to understand their needs and develop measurement techniques, processes and procedures which meet Tesla’s requirements
Provide expertise to support improvement projects (cycle time, efficiency, safety, quality, delivery, etc.)
Analyze and break down dimensional data to identify the source of problems (Subassembly, Tooling, Supplier part, etc.)
Provide daily production support on quality concerns and develop and implement short/long-term countermeasures to quality problems while maintaining operational efficiency
Standardize progress by developing, deploying, and training others on dimensional engineering best practices
Support incoming inspection correlation with various external suppliers
Provide expertise on GD&T best practices and actively work with Quality and Design engineers to make sure that datum scheme and tolerances are accurate for the form, fit and function of the assemblies
What You’ll Bring
BA/BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
5+ years of experience in quality, metrology, or design engineering
Understanding of GD&T and ability to create datum strategies that minimize tolerance stack-up in critical areas
Strong mechanical intuition and extensive hands-on experience modifying tooling, fixtures, etc.
Ability to read, interpret and edit mechanical drawings
Experienced with CAD design software – CATIA is highly preferred
Experienced using measurement tools for root cause diagnostics (Faro arm, CMM, 3D scanner, Polyworks, laser tracker, Romer, Checking Fixtures, etc.)
Understanding statistics to identify critical process parameters