Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
3-5 years of experience in automotive sheet metal development or related fields.
Proficient in CAD software like Teamcenter and NX.
Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques.
Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, and automotive validation testing.
Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
Own and manage design and development of upper body components.
Conduct parametric modeling using NX software.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure manufacturability.
Develop and manage CBOM and Quadris for subassemblies.
Create technical documentation for Source Package and facilitate reviews.
Define engineering validation plans and coordinate physical testing.
Provide onsite support during plant launch to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Ensure compliance with design standards and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Opportunity for hands-on experience in plant launch activities.
Access to advanced CAD and engineering software tools.
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Own and manage the design, development, and release of BIW upper body components/subassemblies.
This includes parametric modeling using NX.
Work with external suppliers, internal stamping plants, and vehicle plant body shop to ensure manufacturability, cost, and material performance meet project milestones and vehicle functional objectives.
Develop and manage CBOM and Quadris for subassemblies.
Create Source Package technical documentation and manage technical reviews with the suppliers and internal Client teams.
Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate physical testing.
Provide onsite plant launch support to triage, root cause and establish corrective actions to address assembly, build variation, BSR or any other fit and finish items or launch gating issues.
Ensure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in automotive sheet metal development or related area.
Proficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems.
Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques.
Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack up, and typical automotive validation testing.
Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated individual.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering or related technical field.
KBE trained.
Experience working directly with internal and/or tier 1 stamping suppliers.
Experience with problem solving such as Red-X.
Experience with robust design such as DFSS.
Experience with Client change management, release, and warranty systems.
Knowledge of global automotive standards.
Understanding of sheet metal grades and applications.
Hands-on experience with vehicle body shop, pre-production builds and plant launch activities.
