Body Structures Engineer
Core
Conceptualize, design, and lead development/release of vehicle body components/assemblies to meet cost, weight, and performance requirements.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (automotive body systems)
Builds
Vehicle body components and assemblies
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Mechanical engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Vehicle body system design, structural engineering, NVH analysis, crash performance analysis, DFMEA, DVP, PVP, APQP, GD&T, dimensional engineering, CATIA V5/V6
Preferred skills
Six Sigma (DFSS), automotive OEM experience, automotive development/release process knowledge, Polarion, Jira, Confluence
Responsibilities
Develop short and long term schedule/plans for component development, release, delivery, and validation; Define/negotiate requirements and specifications for body systems; Support validation testing for component/vehicle; Support material and manufacturing process decisions; Work cross functionally with styling, packaging, CAE, test teams, manufacturing, and suppliers; Develop processes, procedures and best practices for Body design and development