Design Engineer-BIW

Detroit Engineered Products (DEP); Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Engineered Products (DEP) seeks a BIW Design Engineer to advance body-in-white structures for PV and CV programs in Chennai. You will contribute to Underbody and Front End design, leverage GD&T expertise, and coordinate with manufacturing for mass production feasibility.

The role involves collaborating with CAE and cross-functional teams, implementing joining strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality targets. An on-site position in Chennai is offered.

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, 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 DnR and enhance design quality.

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 DnR and enhance design quality.