Jobs · Engineering · California

Dimensional Engineer

Horizontal Talent · Foster City, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$67–$103/hrContract

Join a high-impact engineering role focused on defining and driving dimensional accuracy for autonomous vehicle sensor systems across multiple vehicle platforms. This position plays a critical part in ensuring sensor integration supports safe, reliable performance through strong collaboration, technical rigor, and thoughtful cross-functional problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Own dimensional management activities across multiple vehicle programs and sensor integration efforts.
  • Lead the definition of functional requirements for vehicle builds and sensor-related commodities.
  • Develop and refine datum schemes, tolerance strategies, and sensor mounting approaches to support stable calibration and assembly.
  • Perform 1D and 3D dimensional variation analyses to assess design feasibility and identify risk areas.
  • Review and approve metrology fixture concepts for internal teams and suppliers.
  • Define measurement strategies and validation points from individual components through full vehicle assembly.
  • Partner with supplier quality and engineering teams to evaluate capability, address concerns, and support program targets.
  • Provide clear technical feedback to support vehicle architecture and assembly readiness.

Requirements

  • 8 to 10 years of experience in dimensional management, variation analysis, or metrology.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Fixture Design Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 principles.
  • Experience creating, reviewing, and improving complex technical drawings.
  • Hands-on experience with CATIA V6 and 3DEXPERIENCE for model interrogation and reference geometry creation.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and vehicle assembly sequencing.
  • Working knowledge of statistical process control, standard deviation, Cp/Cpk, and gauge R&R studies.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical findings clearly across teams.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience supporting autonomous vehicle, aerospace, or advanced robotics programs.
  • Familiarity with sensor systems such as LiDAR, radar, and cameras.
  • Background in supplier collaboration and PPAP-related quality processes.
  • Experience translating dimensional data into actionable design or architecture recommendations.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent programs.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $67 - $103 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement benefits.

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