Dimensional Engineer

Actalent is seeking a Dimensional Engineer to analyze complex dimensional data, ensuring tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes meet compliance requirements in a highly automated environment.

About the role

This position operates primarily in a production and manufacturing environment (approximately 75% of the time) and partially in an engineering office setting (approximately 25% of the time). The role supports the body shop group within a large-scale automotive manufacturing site, working closely with production, maintenance, suppliers, and skilled trades to resolve dimensional issues and optimize processes. Personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, high-visibility vests, and arm covers, must be worn in production areas. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity based in Wentzville, MO, with strong potential for advancement into other departments or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze dimensional data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement in manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, maintenance, suppliers, and other stakeholders to resolve dimensional issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support and deploy quality standards and methodologies, including BIQ IV, the 6 Pillars of Quality, and process control plans.
• Utilize dimensional analysis systems such as GDIS and Dimensional Data Manager to monitor performance and track long-term trends.
• Lead or support projects related to tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes to achieve and maintain dimensional compliance.
• Work hands-on with skilled trades personnel to support tooling adjustments, equipment improvements, and process optimization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a highly automated body shop environment, including projects involving new and upgraded robotic equipment.
• Document findings, recommendations, and corrective actions related to dimensional performance and communicate them clearly to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a minimum of 4 years of relevant dimensional or manufacturing experience.
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and related dimensional measurement tools.
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with 3D scanning and measurement systems, including one or more of the following: CMM, ENOS, Perceptron, FARO, or ScanWorks.
• Ability to interpret and analyze dimensional data to identify trends and root causes.
• Experience supporting or implementing process control plans and other quality methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, suppliers, and skilled trades.

Skills

• Experience using dimensional analysis systems such as GDIS and Dimensional Data Manager.
• Familiarity with BIQ IV and the 6 Pillars of Quality.
• Hands-on experience supporting tooling adjustments and equipment improvements in a manufacturing setting.
• Exposure to highly automated manufacturing environments, particularly body shop operations with robotics.
• Demonstrated ability to support projects that enhance dimensional compliance and process optimization.
• Interest in career growth opportunities within engineering, manufacturing, or leadership roles.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.00 per hour. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)