Senior Vehicle Structures Architecture Engineer
Core
Design and architecture of forward model platform structures (Body-in-White) 2-3 years before production, driving design to meet system metrics like safety, cost, weight, and manufacturing feasibility.
Role type
Senior IC vehicle structures architecture engineer
Builds
Body-in-White components (stampings, roll forming, extrusions) and design packages for supplier sourcing and internal manufacturing
Domain
Automotive industry, vehicle structures and materials
Required skills
Mechanical Engineering or Material Science degree, 5+ years structures design/release experience, Catia 3dx/PLM, joining technologies (RSW, GMAW, SPR, bolting, adhesives), BIW sealing, 8D/5Why problem solving
Preferred skills
Technology development, patent development, advanced features/materials co-development
Technologies
Catia 3dx, PLM, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Design advanced pre-program Body-in-White components, coordinate with stakeholders (Safety, Manufacturing, NVH, UX) to meet functional requirements, prepare BOM/cost/weight/assembly flow documents, create 3D package studies, prepare benchmarking and attachment decision matrices, interface with Design Studio on feasibility/cost, create design packages for supplier sourcing and tooling, co-develop advanced features and materials
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC