General Motors

Design Fabrication 3D Digital Measurement Application Engineer

General Motors • $90K — $120K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience with measurement systems, machining, or additive manufacturing technologies
  • Proficient in Polyworks, NX CAD/CAM, or equivalent software
  • Expertise in reverse engineering or inspection strategies
  • Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Strong analytical skills for solving complex measurement issues
  • Skilled with various measuring tools and non-contact devices
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Skilled Trades and Salary Represented staff in 3D measurement operations
  • Conduct safety leadership and support safety initiatives
  • Develop standardized work processes and perform staff reviews
  • Offer training and mentorship on scanning technologies
  • Promote continuous improvement and team involvement
  • Implement department initiatives and maintain quality standards
  • Communicate and benchmark measurement technologies across shifts

Benefits

  • Opportunity for continuous professional development
  • Work in a collaborative and diverse environment
  • Participate in industry trade shows and conferences
  • Engagement with advanced measurement technologies
  • Involvement in innovative engineering and design processes
Full Job Description
Job Description

General Purpose of Position:

Lead and support a staff responsible for the 3D Measurement and post-processing of scanned data for Design Center Studio and Vehicle Aerodynamic properties. The position requires oversight of a 2-shift measurement operation, staffed with UAW journeypersons using Creaform and GOM measurement systems and Salary Represented staff using Polyworks post-processing applications. The work is technical, organizational, and administrative in nature using people skills, computer applications and advanced technologies.

Scope of Responsibilities:
  • Exhibit a safety mindset while identifying, taking ownership, resolving safety concerns, leading safety investigations, and supporting the safety champions
  • Demonstrate behaviors that support diversity and inclusion within the organization
  • Develop standardized work, and perform annual staff reviews
  • Support DCF team members and supervisors from other Design Fabrication Shops
  • Lead and support a team of Skilled Trades and Salary Represented personal that are responsible for reverse engineering and inspection of physical properties
  • Provide user training and mentoring of scanning technologies and associated post-processing applications
  • Promote and foster an environment which encourages team member involvement, training plans, and continuous improvement
  • Provide a leadership role in the implementation of major department initiatives
  • Maintain awareness of quality standards, communicate department quality goals and leverage resources to solve quality problems
  • Diagnose, repair or schedule service with measurement devices
  • Communicate between shifts and cross-functionally to implement best practices, resolve issues while maintaining quality expectations
  • Benchmark various measurement technologies, attend Trade Shows and Conferences
  • Interpret and analyze Polyworks inspector color error maps
  • Maintain Sharpoint customer portal for 3D Scan requests

Required
  • Minimum of 8 years of applied experience with measurement systems, machining tools, additive manufacturing technologies or similar
  • Knowledgeable in Innovmetric Polyworks, NX CAD/CAM, or similar software applications
  • Ability to recommend methods and strategies for the reverse engineering or inspection of componentry or full-size vehicles
  • Knowledgeable in interpreting and validating inspection reports
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills with capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems
  • Familiar with the fundamentals and principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and able to communicate inspection variations
  • Skilled at using measuring tools, Renshaw or similar probes, calipers, dial indicators, height gages, etc...
  • Knowledgeable in Polyworks modeler and inspection applications, NX Team Center and CAD applications
  • Proficient with non-contact measurement devices, CNC machine tools and controls, or similar technologies
  • Experience working on a variety of concurrent projects
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a high workload, while being very innovative and displaying outstanding initiative
  • Knowledge of benchmarking criteria for measurement devices and behavior of associated systems
  • The ability to articulate and positively influence various reverse engineering and inspection processes
  • Highly developed oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with teams to ensure successful project completion
  • Capable of performing any system upgrades to the scanning hardware and software applications, calibration of systems, and diagnose issues as necessary
  • Coordinate with other GM organizations for special projects


Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Applied associate degree or equivalent experience
  • Knowledgeable of GM corporate safety standards
  • Skilled at dealing with and resolving ambiguity
  • Demonstrated ability at building effective teams
  • Experience with UAW personnel resources
  • Ability to build relationships with suppliers to address issues with urgency, remove roadblocks, and collaborate to ensure successful project completion


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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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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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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
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