Dimensional Focus Co-Op (Spring 2025)

A good student experience is never hands-off. We believe in creating an environment where students really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why you are treated as part of the team from day one and are encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table. 

Description

The Dimensional Focus Team Co-op will provide collecting, merging and monitoring of quality data to improve the appearance and functional measurements of the vehicle.  The purpose of this position is to provide the Dimensional Integration Team with support for data collection, data analysis, measurement reporting and problem solving for the Front End, Rear End and Doors.  The position will utilize problem solving and design techniques to determine corrective action to improve final assembly quality.

The qualified co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the in the following functions: 

• Support follow up on Audit calls for the plant
• Analysis of quality measurement data
• Provide support for problem investigation
• Conduct preliminary data review dimensional issues in assembly
• The specific tasks to be completed will be determined by the Focus Team and will be dependent upon the problem landscape, but could include:
• Risk Analysis of collected data to determine Priority.
• Conducting trials for different body shop process methods, assembly process methods, to determine dimensional impact of change.
• Tooling/Fixture Concept Development to solve assembly process problems.
• Working alongside Total Vehicle metrologists to measure elements of a problem to identify a root cause.
   

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial).
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (preferred).
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (preferred).
• Interest in in-depth analysis of dimensional problems.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Have enrolled student status status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
• Ability to complete 3 work terms for co-op positions as an enrolled student. 
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
• MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. 
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term. 
• THE WORK TERM DATES ARE (January 13th – May 16th 2025)