About this position: 

We are currently looking for a Dimensional Engineer to work for a leading global supplier of automotive interior components and systems based in Birmingham.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that gauge designs adhere fully to latest issue Gauging Specification
• Critically analyse robustness of supplier design and manufacturing timeline
• Closely monitor supplier’s adherence to timeline at mutually agreed intervals, with visits / utilizing photographic evidence of progress, as appropriate to manufacturing location, reporting regularly
• Act as principal point of contact for all communications with supplier
• Throughout the period of manufacture and introduction to plant, manage gauging elements of ECR’s, providing VFM support, as necessary, for Purchasing initiatives
• Manage the completion and supply of all gauging equipment documentation packs
• To audit gauge / fixture providers and, with Purchasing involvement, create a preferred supplier listing
• Work with Purchasing, to negotiate, and VFM analyse, individual supplier costs, as required by the programme
• To consider alternative sourcing routes for example toolmaker provision providing supporting cost effectiveness studies

Experience Required:

• Substantial experience in metrology related functions within a toolmaking / process/secondary equipment manufacturing environment, covering manufacturing processes routinely utilised in the clients programmes conventional injection moulding, twin shot, back injection, IMD, slush PU / TPO skin etc
• Previous exposure to Automotive Industry methods and approach
• Evidence of managing the detail of time critical programme deliverables
• Ability to negotiate on equal terms with supplier representatives, regarding both technical and commercial issues
• Well-developed time management and interpersonal skills
• Basic TI Mid-level GD&T
• Plastic Component experience
• Gauge R and R / Gauge R Knowledge
• Dim Standards knowledge