BIW Design Engineer

Detroit Engineered Products (DEP); Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Engineered Products (DEP) seeks an experienced BIW design engineer for Body-in-White development, underbody and front end structures. You will work on master sections, vehicle packaging and concept creation for PV/CV applications, aligning with regulations and homologation standards.

You will interpret CAD/GD&T data, contribute to VA-VE initiatives, and define joining strategies (spot/MIG welding) while coordinating with manufacturing and CAE teams to ensure robust, cost-efficient

Qualifications

• Experience in BIW design for body structures and assemblies.
• Familiarity with BIW assembly sequences, tooling, stamping and manufacturing.
• Exposure to vehicle packaging, master sections and concepts for PV/CV.
• Knowledge of regulations and homologation requirements.
• Ability to read CAD/ GD&T documentation and apply DFMEA/DVP&Rs.

Responsibilities

• Experience in BIW (Body-in-White) Design of Underbody / Front End Structure.
• Understand manufacturing processes, tooling and stamping requirements and assembly sequences of BIW and Closures.
• Relevant experience in AL-PL layout, Master Sections, Vehicle Integration, Vehicle Packaging, Concept creation and assembly processes of various parts.
• Knowledge of relevant Regulations & Homologation requirements.
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience of GD&T for CAD models and drawings.
• Knowledge in WERS, GPDS & DPA 0/1 assessments in E2KS.
• Contribute to concept development, Value Analysis Value Engineering (VA-VE) and innovative proposals.
• Support the Design and Development of Body Engineering CAD concepts / solutions for Underbody, covering New Product Development for PV - Passenger Vehicle / CV - Commercial Vehicle.
• Define and implement joining strategies such as SPOT welding, MIG welding and other attachment features.
• Ensure design compliance with BIW and vehicle attributes, technical and structural requirements, quality objectives, program milestones deliverables and specific targets (cost, weight, timing, etc.).
• Coordinate with the manufacturing team on mass production assembly solutions, assembly sequence and part feasibility.
• Interact with the CAE team and interpret results to meet all Regulatory, Safety, NVH, Deflection and Fatigue requirements.
• Ensure proper engagement interfaces with mating components and respective clearances with surrounding components, thereby meeting DPA Standards.
• Facilitate timely and frequent engineering review of CAD.
• Work on cross-functional teams (Suspension, Powertrain, Manufacturing and Exterior (Upperbody) / Interior) to develop efficient designs and lead the integration of interfacing components.
• Able to interpret DFMEA, DVP&Rs and GD&T documentation to support D&R and enhance design quality.

Skills

BIW Design

Underbody / Front End Structure

GD&T

Vehicle Integration

DFMEA / DVP&R interpretation

Tools

WERS

GPDS

DPA 0/1 assessments

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Experience in BIW (Body-in-White) Design of Structures such as Underbody / Front End Structure.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling and stamping requirements and assembly sequences of BIW and Closures.
• Relevant experience in AL-PL layout, Master Sections, Vehicle Integration, Vehicle Packaging, Concept creation and assembly processes of various parts.
• Knowledge of relevant Regulations & Homologation requirements.
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience of GD&T for CAD models and drawings.
• Knowledge in WERS, GPDS & DPA 0/1 assessments in E2KS.
• Contribute to concept development, Value Analysis Value Engineering (VA-VE) and innovative proposals.
• Support the Design and Development of Body Engineering CAD concepts / solutions for Underbody, covering New Product Development for PV - Passenger Vehicle / CV - Commercial Vehicle.
• Define and implement joining strategies such as SPOT welding, MIG welding and other attachment features.
• Ensure design compliance with BIW and vehicle attributes, technical and structural requirements, quality objectives, program milestones deliverables and specific targets (cost, weight, timing, etc.).
• Coordinate with the manufacturing team on mass production assembly solutions, assembly sequence and part feasibility.
• Interact with the CAE team and interpret results to meet all Regulatory, Safety, NVH, Deflection and Fatigue requirements.
• Ensure proper engagement interfaces with mating components and respective clearances with surrounding components, thereby meeting DPA Standards.
• Facilitate timely and frequent engineering review of CAD.
• Work on cross-functional teams (Suspension, Powertrain, Manufacturing and Exterior (Upperbody) / Interior) to develop efficient designs and lead the integration of interfacing components.
• Able to interpret DFMEA, DVP&Rs and GD&T documentation to support D&R and enhance design quality.