2021 BIW & Battery Housing Engineer MID
Core
Develop Body-in-White structural concepts using large/medium structural castings, stampings, extrusions, and mixed-material assemblies for automotive applications.
Role type
Mid-level IC structural engineer (BIW & Battery Housing)
Builds
Structural castings, hybrid assemblies, and battery housings for automotive OEMs
Domain
Automotive engineering, structural design, materials science
Required skills
structural casting expertise, mixed-material joining strategies, corrosion protection, dimensional control, manufacturability analysis, supplier capability assessment, CAE review, DFMEA/DVP&R/PFMEA knowledge
Preferred skills
mega/giga castings, structural nodes, battery housings, casting simulation, metallurgical testing, NX/Teamcenter proficiency
Technologies
FDS, resistance/MIG/laser welding, FSW, SPR, NX, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Develop BIW concepts using structural castings and hybrid assemblies; Lead casting reviews covering alloy, wall thickness, gating, and tooling; Identify opportunities for part consolidation and mass reduction; Review structural sections, load paths, and crash management with CAE teams; Evaluate joints for fatigue, corrosion, and repairability; Define flange, adhesive, and corrosion requirements; Assess suppliers, simulations, and process controls.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC