Lead Dimensional Engineer - Craftmanship Flush and Gap

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Goken America is an Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. At Goken America we strive to expand and deliver upon our company motto of “Creating Something Different”. We are continually striving to strengthen our organization, and are always seeking talented individuals who have a strong desire to work in an environment where they can make a difference.

Our “Vision” is to empower our associates to affect change wherever change is needed. Our “Mission” is that in building trust we foster greatness in our people, excellence in our clients and impact in our communities.

Goken America provides an excellent benefits package, one month of paid time off per year and a very competitive compensation plan. In addition, when applicable, we will also provide relocation assistance, temporary housing, visa support and other fringe benefits.

This role will support Dimensional Engineering projects for craftmanship and own flush and gap requirements.

• Lead and support the dimensional engineering activities for large scale product development programs by performing variation simulation analysis (VSA) using tools like 3DCS and predict the dimensional variations in the automotive systems and sub-systems throughout the many phases of product development.  
• Define and establish craftsmanship, flush, and gap (F&G) requirements.
• Maintain ownership of requirements from definition through release.
• Serve as DVA (Dimensional Variation Analysis) lead for feasibility assessments.
• Oversee the drawing-check process for designated vehicle commodities.
• Define and implement measurement strategies.
• Approve fixtures in line with project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve dimensional issues as needed.  
• Apply GD&T standards to optimize design and tolerances to meet or exceed dimensional targets, improve product quality, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market 
• Document and report findings, providing actionable insights to the product development teams. 
• Travel to client sites required.  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8+yrs relevant experience OR master’s degree in engineering and 6+yrs relevant experience.  
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Dimensional Engineering or related area 
• Strong understanding of flush and gap vehicle requirements, aligned with studio strategy and vision.
• Proficiency in performing 1/3D stack-up analysis to evaluate feasibility.
• Ability to organize and present complex technical information in a clear, concise, and impactful way across the company.
• Strong understanding of Variation Simulation Analysis tools
• Working experience in CATIA V5 or V6/3DX
• Good understanding of GD&T standards is required.  
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes is required.  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.  

Goken America (“Goken”) is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other applicable protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

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