Body Structures Engineer

Essential Functions

• Design and develop body (floor) structures in CAD and support prototype builds.
• Concept Generation and Mock-ups
• All prototype, design verification and process verification builds.
• Plan for design, procurement, assembly, and validation requirements and align them with overall project timing and deliverables (Stage Gate/APQP).
• Ensure designs conform to quality and cost targets and suggest low cost alternatives.
• Support design commonization efforts.
• Collaborate in the design of body structure fixtures.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Portfolio) to ensure design accounts for all requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Vehicle body structures design, sheet metal fabrication, and welding processes including ARC and RSW.
• Proficiency in metal forming and different joining methods including resistance spot welding.
• Knowledge of materials and benefits of utilizing one type over the other.
• Working knowledge of material used in current production vehicles.
• Understanding of vehicle systems, materials, and industry standards and their impact to the body structure.
• Solid working knowledge of quality, design and validation tools including FEA, DFA/M, DOE, D/PFMEA, DVP&R, problem solving (8D or similar), GD&T and Tolerance Stack-up.
• Understanding of FMVSS standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Organized and accurate with a strong attention to detail.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment adhering to project milestones.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze and solve problems.
• Prototype fabrication and welding knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Inventor), PLM (Teamcenter), and MS Office.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 5 years’ work experience in automotive body structures design is preferred.
• Previous Assembly Plant Launch Experience Preferred.
• Dimensional Management and understanding of GD&T preferred.
• Experience with structural design, steel and aluminum parts and manufacturing required.