Virtual Analysis Engineer
Core
Evaluate vehicle body-in-white (BIW) manufacturability using advanced math-based tools and simulation software to ensure designs are robust and aligned with manufacturing requirements.
Role type
Virtual Analysis Engineer (Body Manufacturing)
Builds
Digital validation of weldability, accessibility, sealing, and part handling for vehicle body structures.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Body-in-White (BIW) engineering
Required skills
Siemens Teamcenter, TcVIS, NX, Tecnomatix Process Simulate/Designer, manual virtual analysis, requirement gap identification, KPI chart development, cross-functional communication, manufacturing risk assessment, robot reach analysis, interbuildability validation, design improvement recommendation, program milestone management
Preferred skills
BIW tooling design, joining processes, math-based processes, virtual simulation workflows, robot simulation, GMNA Manufacturing Standards, coding/scripting (C++, Visual Basic, Python), AI application in engineering
Technologies
Siemens Teamcenter, TcVIS, NX, Tecnomatix Process Simulate/Designer, C++, Visual Basic, Python
Responsibilities
Evaluate compliance with Body Manufacturing Requirements using simulation tools; Assess weldability, sealing, weld-gun access, and part handling; Perform manual virtual analyses when automated tools are unavailable; Identify requirement gaps, feasibility concerns, and manufacturing risks; Create and publish manufacturability issue reports; Develop KPI charts to track requirement compliance and design maturity; Communicate findings and recommended actions to cross-functional stakeholders; Support virtual manufacturing studies evaluating product placement and compatibility; Analyze robot reach, station constraints, and sequencing; Validate interbuildability and cross-program compatibility; Review design updates and coordinate feedback; Recommend process-friendly design improvements; Manage virtual analysis activities to meet program milestones
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
