Body-in-white Engineer
About The Position
SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Sheet Metal Engineer for an assigned project with a client in the automotive industry. The role is based in Novi, MI or Charlotte NC and requires onsite presence and 20% domestics travel. The Automotive Sheet Metal Frame Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and validation of vehicle sheet metal frame and body-in-white (BIW) structures. This role focuses on delivering lightweight, manufacturable, and cost-effective structural solutions that meet safety, durability, quality, and regulatory requirements across the vehicle lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in automotive sheet metal or body structure engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of expertise
- Strong knowledge of sheet metal design principles and Body-in-White (BIW) architecture.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo).
- Solid understanding of GD&T and production tolerancing.
- Knowledge of automotive materials, including high-strength steels and aluminum.
- Experience with automotive manufacturing processes such as stamping, spot welding, laser welding, and clinching.
- Familiarity with structural performance requirements including crash, durability, stiffness, and NVH.
- Basic understanding of CAE tools and simulation results.
- Knowledge of automotive standards and regulations (e.g., FMVSS, IIHS, Euro NCAP).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Strong attention to detail, systems thinking, and time management skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers is a plus.
- Project or program engineering experience is an advantage.
- Experience with Volkswagen
Responsibilities
- Design and develop automotive sheet metal components and assemblies, including rails, cross-members, pillars, brackets, and reinforcements.
- Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using industry-standard tools.
- Apply GD&T principles to ensure component quality, fit, and manufacturability.
- Support vehicle platform and derivative programs from concept through production.
- Collaborate with CAE teams to ensure structural performance in crash, durability, stiffness, and NVH.
- Participate in design reviews and engineering change management processes.
- Support virtual and physical validation activities, including interpreting test results and implementing design improvements.
- Design components with a strong focus on sheet metal manufacturability, including stamping feasibility and assembly processes such as hemming, welding, fastening, and joining.
- Work closely with manufacturing, tooling teams, and suppliers to resolve producibility issues.
- Support cost reduction initiatives through material optimization and part consolidation.
- Interface with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, purchasing, suppliers, and program management.
- Support supplier design reviews and technical discussions.
- Ensure compliance with automotive standards and regulatory requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
