Engineer, Design & Release - Body Structures
About The Position
Responsible for leading the design, development, release, and validation of vehicle Body-in-White (BIW) components, which includes front end structures and cabin components from concept through production. This role involves designing and developing cabin structures and BIW components such as mid-compartment modules, floor and roof panels, body side assemblies, and structural reinforcements and brackets. The position leads the full product development lifecycle for structural body components, including concept design, master section development, detailed design, GD&T and BOM creation, and Teamcenter release. The engineer will conduct feasibility studies considering performance, manufacturability (DFA/DFM), joining techniques (2T and 3T welds), cost and mass targets, and compliance with FMVSS and NHTSA standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams including CAE, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, and Studio Design is essential. The role utilizes CATIA, 3D modeling, Altair Inspire Form, SimSolid, Teamcenter, Windchill, BOM, and release data management. Engagement with suppliers to support design feasibility, prototyping, and production readiness is required. The engineer will drive innovation in lightweighting through advanced material integration (high-strength steels, aluminum, composite materials) and apply material science principles to improve performance-to-weight ratio. Support and leadership of virtual and physical validation activities, coordination of CAE/FEA simulations, and execution and documentation of physical test plans in compliance with industry standards are key responsibilities. The role also includes leading DFMEA efforts for assigned components and acting as the technical owner for assigned BIW domains, ensuring timely release and alignment with vehicle program milestones.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree).
- Five (5) years in the position above, as an Assistant Manager, as a Deputy Manager, as a Design Engineer, as a Design Release Engineer, as a Graduate Engineer, as a Manager – BIW & Exterior Trims, as a Packaging Engineer, as a Sr. Manager, or in a related occupation.
- Six (6) months’ use of all the following: CATIA, 3D modeling, Altair Inspire Form, SimSolid, Teamcenter, Windchill, BOM, and release data management.
- Any suitable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, release, and validation of vehicle Body-in-White (BIW) components, including front end structures and cabin components from concept through production.
- Design and develop cabin structures and BIW components such as mid-compartment modules, floor and roof panels, body side assemblies, and structural reinforcements and brackets.
- Lead the full product development lifecycle for structural body components including concept design, master section development, detailed design, and GD&T and BOM creation and Teamcenter release.
- Conduct feasibility studies considering performance, manufacturability (DFA/DFM), and joining techniques (2T and 3T welds), cost and mass targets, and compliance with FMVSS and NHTSA standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including CAE, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, and Studio Design.
- Utilize CATIA, 3D modeling, Altair Inspire Form, SimSolid, Teamcenter, Windchill, BOM, and release data management to perform duties.
- Engage with suppliers to support design feasibility, prototyping, and production readiness.
- Drive innovation in lightweighting through advanced material integration including high-strength steels, aluminum, and composite materials.
- Apply material science principles to improve performance-to-weight ratio.
- Support and lead virtual and physical validation activities.
- Coordinate CAE/FEA simulations.
- Execute and document physical test plans in compliance with industry standards.
- Lead DFMEA efforts for assigned components and ensure robust engineering designs.
- Act as the technical owner for assigned BIW domains, ensuring timely release and alignment with vehicle program milestones.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
