DRE BIW - Underbody Engineer

ALTEN

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in automotive engineering design, specifically BIW components.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills essential for cross-team coordination.
  • Knowledge of BIW underbody stampings and assembly processes is critical.
  • Familiarity with sheet metal forming techniques and simulation analysis.
  • Basic proficiency in CAD software, preferably NX.
  • Experience with Teamcenter for project management and documentation tasks.
  • Solid understanding and application of GD&T principles for quality assurance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and release process for BIW underbody components.
  • Facilitate coordination across various teams to align on design and manufacturing specifications.
  • Communicate technical issues effectively and address stakeholder concerns.
  • Analyze forming simulation reports to inform design and manufacturability decisions.
  • Engage in discussions with design teams using CAD knowledge for clearer engineering communication.
  • Implement GD&T principles to maintain dimensional integrity and product compliance.
  • Participate in design reviews and change management as part of the product development lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
  • Engagement in diverse cross-functional projects within the automotive sector.
  • Potential to work on innovative, cutting-edge vehicle designs.
  • Collaborative work culture fostering team success and individual contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
  • The DRE (Design Release Engineer) - BIW Underbody is responsible for the design, development, validation, and release of underbody Body-in-White (BIW) components and assemblies.
  • This role requires strong communication and collaboration skills, as a significant portion of the job involves coordinating activities across design, manufacturing, simulation, and supplier teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development and release of BIW underbody stampings and assemblies.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure design, performance, quality, and manufacturing requirements are met.
  • Effectively communicate technical issues, listen to stakeholder concerns, and drive resolution of engineering challenges.
  • Review and understand forming simulation reports to assess manufacturability and support design decisions.
  • Utilize basic CAD knowledge to facilitate discussions with designers and review engineering solutions.
  • Apply GD&T principles to ensure dimensional integrity and compliance with functional requirements.
  • Support design reviews, change management activities, and product development milestones.

Required Skills:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong ability to collaborate, listen, and clearly communicate technical concerns.
  • Knowledge of BIW underbody stampings and assembly development.
  • Understanding of sheet metal forming and forming simulation reports.
  • Basic CAD proficiency - NX
  • Teamcenter
  • Strong GD&T knowledge and application.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional automotive environment.

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