Body Structure and Closure Design Engineer; Catia

Role

Body Structure and Closure Design Engineer (Catia)

• Develop and optimize complex sheet metal component designs (body panels, closures, hoods, underbody, and reinforcements) using advanced CATIA V5 Sheet metal modeling techniques, ensuring compliance with detailed engineering specifications and manufacturing constraints.
• Execute CAD modeling adhering to strict Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing protocols to guarantee dimensional accuracy, assembly fit-up, and proper interfacing within multi-component assemblies.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and variation management for critical Sheet metal interfaces to preempt and mitigate assembly and quality issues.
• Conduct in-depth forming feasibility analyses, including material flow, thinning, spring back prediction, and wrinkle prevention using simulation tools, to ensure manufacturability within stamping process capabilities.
• Interface with stamping and tooling engineering teams to review and provide technical design input for die robustness, tool clearance, blank development, and hardware integration to reduce production variability and defects.
• Lead sheet metal joinery design, optimally specifying welds, clinches, adhesives, and mechanical fasteners aligned with structural and NVH requirements.
• Manage PLM processes within Teamcenter, encompassing design data revision control, Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and adherence to automotive change management protocols to ensure traceability and configuration control.
• Utilize digital mockup tools such as Vismockup for integrated vehicle assembly validation, clash detection, and maintenance of digital master models throughout vehicle development cycles.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with structural engineers, CAD specialists, material engineers, and manufacturing process engineers to solve complex problems related to sheet metal formability, tool wear, and part distortion.

• 5+ years in sheet metal design for body, closures, and hoods.
• Expert in CATIA V5 and automotive GD&T.
• Strong knowledge of stamping, forming, and material behavior (HSS, AHSS, aluminum).
• Skilled in tolerance analysis, assembly fit, and manufacturing collaboration.
• Proficient with Teamcenter PLM and Vismockup.
• Experienced in welding and joining methods for structural integrity.
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing