Dimensional Engineer

About Lucid

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Execute dimensional quality deliverables for assigned vehicle systems and manufacturing areas under the Senior Dimensional Engineer’s direction.
• Review drawings, GD&T, datum strategies, tolerances, interfaces, special characteristics, and measurement plans.
• Analyze ScanBox, eCube, CMM, optical scanning, fixture, and manual measurement results; investigate vehicle build correlation and fit, geometry, sealing, and alignment concerns.
• Perform root cause analysis with manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, tooling, production, and metrology teams.
• Maintain inspection plans, Control Plans, reaction plans, check sheets, defect maps, and standardized reporting.
• Support fixture and tooling validation, gage approval, measurement-system validation, correlation studies, and MSA.
• Conduct capability studies and monitor critical characteristics using SPC, Cp, and Cpk.
• Support APQP, PPAP, trial builds, safe launch, engineering changes, new-part introduction, process validation, and dimensional sign-off.
• Coordinate containment, suspect population identification, inspection, disposition evidence, and corrective-action verification.
• Conduct process audits; report dimensional issues and trends; coordinate data collection and timely responses; support continuous improvement.

Skills and methods

• Knowledge of GD&T, datum structures, tolerance interpretation, dimensional variation, and automotive body geometry.
• Experience with CMM, ScanBox, eCube or inline measurement systems, scanning, checking fixtures, and dimensional analysis software.
• Understanding of stamping, BIW, closures, hemming, joining, and vehicle assembly.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, Cp/Cpk, layered process audits, and structured problem-solving.
• Strong data interpretation, visualization, technical reporting, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with PLM, MES, QMS, metrology databases, and digital traceability systems.

Minimum qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metrology, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.