General Motors

Body Shop Dimensional Engineer

General Motors • $75K — $95K *
Arlington, TX 76010In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years in body shop tooling
  • 1+ year in manufacturing dimensional processes
  • Willingness to work across all shifts
  • Overtime and weekend availability required
  • Process validation experience with new equipment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement quality control procedures
  • Lead a team of dimensional operators
  • Monitor and drive body shop metrics for quality
  • Analyze dimensional data to ensure build accuracy
  • Provide corrective actions for quality issues
  • Serve as a technical resource for production teams
  • Support maintenance and project planning efforts

Benefits

  • Potential for relocation assistance
  • Opportunities for professional growth and involvement
  • Onsite work in a state-of-the-art facility
  • Engagement in a mission-driven environment for sustainability
Full Job Description

Job Description

Sponsorship:

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Please Note:

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successfulcandidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role:

Do you want to be an influential part of sustaining and improving the build quality of General Motors trucks? General Motors Arlington is home of the Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade premium large SUVs and has produced more than 12 million vehicles. We are located in one of the fastest growing areas of the country with attractions for all. Come join us on our mission to achieve zero congestion, zero emissions, and zero crashes!

What You Will Do (Responsibilities):

Create and implement daily quality control procedures for body shop dimensional control. Support daily quality control procedures for body shop welding, dispense, fastening and metal finish.

  • Provide a safe work environment

  • Group leader for Dimensional Op Techs and CMM Operators

  • Manage body dimensional control procedures 6 Understands and monitors A, B, C & E31 data and metrics for the body shop and drives the process to achieve metric goals

  • Coordinates and analyzes dimensional data collection from CMM and Perceptron Vision Systems to drive build to nominal

  • Provide corrective action for customer dis-satisfiers affecting GCA, DRR, and DRL

  • Be a technical resource for skilled trades and production teams

  • Support the maintenance & engineering group for all activities, including breakdowns & project planning

  • Support production & maintenance for TIP, ISO & GMS

  • Provide an environment which stimulates team member involvement and personal growth

  • Provide customer support for Stamping, Paint and General Assembly

  • Lead problem solving activities working with Stamping and outside suppliers to resolve process related issues

  • You will analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes and error-proofing

  • You will propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area

  • Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area

  • You will keep regular contact with partners outside the work group

  • You may evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipment

  • Manage dimensional PCPs and provide countermeasures for any open issue

  • Host weekly Dimensional Wall Reviews with Stamping, Body Shop, and GA team members to review latest Body shop quality metrics and open build issues

  • Present to plant leadership each week the countermeasures taken to reduce the Top 5 Body Shop GCA defects

  • Ensure up to date gauge calibrations for tooling equipment

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering OR pursuing an Engineering Degree or equivalent experience

  • 2+ years of experience in body shop tooling

  • 1+ year of experience manufacturing dimensional processes

  • Ability to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)

  • Ability to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed

  • Process validation experience with new equipment build, installation and start-up

  • Knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes

  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

  • Ability to travel 10% of the time or higher based on business needs domestically and internationally.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Perceptron Experience

  • Dimensional experience

  • Teamcenter Vis Mockup

  • Knowledge of CMM, Hexagon, Scan Box equipment

  • Leica/VRSI Experience

Sponsorship:

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Please Note:

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successfulcandidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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