Lead Dimensional Engineer

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 and lead the Dimensional Engineering projects by performing variation simulation analysis (VSA), planning, tracking and meeting project objectives. 

• 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.  
• Build up to vehicle level dimensional simulation models in a rigid and compliant environment. 
• 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. 
• Provide guidance and training to junior level engineers. 
• Act as a liaison between Goken global teams and point of contacts at assigned Client to identify project requirements, understand technical specifications and meet client expectations.  
• Monitor and track the progress of projects and handle any issues that arise. Report and escalate to management as needed.  
• Support management with project proposals, scheduling and quoting. 
• 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.  
• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.  
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Dimensional Engineering or related area 
• 6+ years practical VSA experience using tools like 3DCS required. Experience with other similar 3D tolerance analysis tools will be considered.  
• Basic understanding of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), preferably CATIA 
• Understanding of automotive system/sub-system level dimensional requirements is required.  
• Good understanding of GD&T standards is required.  
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes is required.  
• Minimum 2 years of project lead experience managing projects, leading and directing others is preferred.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  
• Proficient in MS office. 
• 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.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is, in simple terms, a change in the way things are typically done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity. Please inform Goken’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.