In this role, you will
Conceptualize, design (2D and 3D), and lead development/release of vehicle body components/assemblies to meet cost, weight, performance requirements
Develop short and long term schedule/plans for component development, release, delivery, and validation
Define/negotiate requirements and specifications for body systems to achieve best in class performance in structural, NVH, and crash performance; including DFMEAs, DVP’s and PVP’s, APQP
Support validation testing for component/vehicle
Support material and manufacturing process decisions both internally and externally
Work cross functionally and collaborate with peers, styling studio, packaging, CAE/attribute/test teams, management, manufacturing, suppliers
- Develop processes, procedures and best practices for Body design and development
- Qualifications
- B.S. in mechanical engineering equivalent or higher
4+ years experience in automotive body system design/engineering (OEM/supplier, university SAE team, or equivalent)
Knowledge/experience in vehicle engineering, automotive body systems design and engineering fundamentals, body materials and manufacturing processes, and component delivery
Experience with the development of specifications, DFMEAs, DVP’s and PVP’s, APQP and other technical and quality assurance processes
Experience in engineering best practices including design for six sigma (DFSS)
Ability to implement GD&T and dimensional engineering principles in design
Proficiency with CATIA V5 or V6 CAD software
- Strong communication/collaboration skills with peers, suppliers, manufacturing, management
- Bonus Qualifications
- Experience at automotive OEM
Knowledge of automotive development/release process
Polarion, Jira, and Confluence experience.
