Engineer-BIW

Euler Motors; Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Euler Motors is seeking a BIW Design Engineer / BIW Structure Engineer to lead complete BIW structure development, layout preparation and manufacturing integration for vehicle body systems. The role involves CAD design, packaging feasibility, and ensuring crash, stiffness, durability and weight targets are met.

You will collaborate with CAE, manufacturing, tooling and quality teams to ensure robust BIW development from concept to production. Prior experience in automotive BIW design is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong BIW engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in automotive BIW design and development.
• Knowledge of GD&T and dimensional tolerancing.
• Experience with CAD and PLM processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design BIW structures including underbody, side body, roof, front end and rear end structures.
• Prepare a complete BIW layout and packaging feasibility.
• Apply GD&T per ASME/ISO standards and coordinate with CAE, manufacturing, tooling, quality and suppliers.
• Review DFM/DFA/DFS implications for manufacturability during BIW design.
• Coordinate with die design, stamping teams and build robust BIW concepts for production.

Skills

BIW fundamentals

Sheet metal design

GD&T

DFM/DFA/DFS

Manufacturing processes

Welding methods

Crash/durability

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

BIW Design Engineer / BIW Structure Engineer – Job Description

Position - BIW Design Engineer / BIW Structure & Layout Engineer

Department - R&D

Reporting To - BIW Manager / BIW Lead

Job Summary

The BIW Design Engineer will be responsible for complete BIW structure development, BIW

layout preparation, manufacturable design release, and compliance management for vehicle

body systems. The role includes concept development, CAD design, packaging feasibility,

DFM/DFA/DFS activities, GD&T implementation, manufacturing coordination, cost optimisation,

and ensuring structural, dimensional, and quality targets are achieved.

The engineer must work closely with CAE, manufacturing, tooling, quality, supplier, and vehicle

integration teams to ensure robust BIW development from the concept stage to production.

Key Responsibilities

1. BIW Structure Development
   

   Develop and design BIW structures including:

   
   
   
   
   • Underbody
   
   
   • Side body
   
   
   • Roof structure
   
   
   • Front end structure
   
   
   • Rear end structure
   
   
   • Door structure
   
   
   • Closures
   
   
   • Reinforcements
   
   
   • Cross members
   
   
   • Mounting brackets
   
   
   
   

   -Ensure structural integrity, crashworthiness, stiffness, durability, and weight optimisation.

   
   

   -Support platform commonisation and carry-over strategy.

   
   

   -Maintain proper load paths and section strength.

   
   


2. BIW Layout Preparation
   

   Prepare a complete BIW layout and package feasibility.

   
   

   Define:

   
   
   
   
   • Section concepts
   
   
   • Joining strategy
   
   
   • Master sections
   
   
   • Datum schemes
   
   
   • Tooling direction
   
   
   • Assembly feasibility
   
   
   • Spot weld accessibility
   
   
   
   

   Ensure proper packaging clearance with:

   
   
   
   
   • Chassis
   
   
   • Powertrain
   
   
   • Interior
   
   
   • Electrical systems
   
   
   • HVAC
   
   
   • Exterior trims
   
   
   
   


3. GD&T and Dimensional Engineering
   

   -Apply proper GD&T as per ASME/ISO standards.

   
   

   Define:

   
   
   
   
   • Datum structures
   
   
   • Tolerance stack-up
   
   
   • Functional dimensions
   
   
   • Critical characteristics
   
   
   
   

   -Support dimensional variation analysis and quality improvement.

   
   

   -Ensure fixture and check feasibility.

   
   

   -Coordinate with CMM and quality teams.

   
   


4. DFM
   

   Ensure manufacturable sheet metal design, considering:

   
   
   
   
   • Drawability
   
   
   • Wrinkle prevention
   
   
   • Thinning control
   
   
   • Springback
   
   
   • Split line feasibility
   
   
   • Tool accessibility
   
   
   • Bead and emboss feasibility
   
   
   • Corner relief standards
   
   
   • Hemming feasibility
   
   
   
   

   -Review forming simulation and resolve manufacturability concerns.

   
   

   -Coordinate with die design and stamping teams.

   
   

   -Ensure production feasibility for high volume manufacturing.

   
   


5. DFA
   

   Ensure easy and robust assembly process.

   
   

   Improve:

   
   
   
   
   • Weld gun accessibility
   
   
   • Assembly sequence
   
   
   • Robot reachability
   
   
   • Fastener accessibility
   
   
   • Part locating strategy
   
   
   • Foolproofing features
   
   
   • Reduce assembly complexity and cycle time.
   
   
   
   

   -Support assembly line validation and trial build activities.

   
   


6. DFS
   

   -Ensure service-friendly BIW interfaces.

   
   

   -Maintain accessibility for repair and replacement.

   
   

   -Support body repair strategy and service requirements.

   
   

   -Ensure compliance with field repair standards.

   
   


7. Material and Manufacturing Knowledge
   

   Good understanding of:

   
   
   
   
   • CR steel
   
   
   • GI steel
   
   
   • High-strength steel (HSS)
   
   
   • AHSS
   
   
   • Aluminum applications
   
   
   
   

   Knowledge of:

   
   
   
   
   • Material thickness selection
   
   
   • Weldability
   
   
   • Corrosion protection
   
   
   • Surface treatment
   
   
   • Joining methods
   
   
   
   

   Understanding of:

   
   
   
   
   • Spot welding
   
   
   • MIG welding
   
   
   • Laser welding
   
   
   • Riveting
   
   
   • Adhesive bonding
   
   
   
   


8. BIW Compliance & Regulations
   

   Ensure compliance with:

   
   
   
   
   • Crash regulations
   
   
   • Durability targets
   
   
   • NVH targets
   
   
   • Manufacturing standards
   
   
   • Vehicle packaging standards
   
   
   
   

   -Support homologation and certification activities.

   
   


9. CAD and PLM Responsibility
   

   Create and manage:

   
   
   
   
   • 3D CAD models
   
   
   • 2D drawings
   
   
   • Assembly structures
   
   
   • BOM release
   
   
   • Engineering change management
   
   
   • Maintain PLM documentation and release process.
   
   
   • Support design reviews and engineering documentation.
   
   
   
   


10. CAE and Simulation Coordination
    

    -Coordinate with CAE teams for:

    
    
    
    
    • Crash analysis
    
    
    • Durability analysis
    
    
    • NVH analysis
    
    
    • Forming simulation
    
    
    • Modal analysis
    
    
    
    

    -Implement CAE feedback into design improvements.

    
    


11. Quality & Supplier Coordination
    

    -Work with supplier quality teams for:

    
    
    
    
    • Part quality improvement
    
    
    • Weld quality
    
    
    • Dimensional quality
    
    
    • Manufacturing concerns
    
    
    
    

    Support:

    
    
    
    
    • Trial builds
    
    
    • Line audits
    
    
    • Root cause analysis
    
    
    • Corrective actions
    
    
    
    

Required Skills

• -Strong BIW engineering fundamentals


• -Good understanding of automotive sheet metal design


• -Strong GD&T knowledge


• -Knowledge of DFM/DFA/DFS principles


• -Understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling


• -Knowledge of welding and joining methods


• -Understanding of crash and durability requirements


• -Good problem-solving capability


• -Cross-functional coordination skills


• -Strong analytical and communication skills

Software Knowledge

• -Preferred knowledge in: CATIA V5

Experience Requirement

• -Experience in automotive BIW design and development


• -Experience in production vehicle development preferred


• -Experience in sheet metal and assembly design


• -Knowledge of tooling and manufacturing process validation