Engineer-BIW

Euler Motors; Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Euler Motors is seeking a BIW Design Engineer in India to drive complete BIW structure development, layout, and DFx readiness for production. You will collaborate with CAE, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to meet structural, dimensional, and weight objectives from concept through release.

The role demands strong GD&T, sheet metal design expertise, and hands-on experience with DFM, DFA, and DFS, plus CATIA V5 proficiency.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of automotive sheet metal design.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and tolerance analysis.
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA, and DFS principles.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Knowledge of welding and joining methods.
• Understanding of crash and durability requirements.
• Cross-functional coordination and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• BIW structure development including underbody, roof, front/rear end, closures and cross members.
• Prepare complete BIW layout and packaging feasibility with proper load paths.
• Apply GD&T per ASME/ISO and coordinate with QA and CMM teams.
• Ensure manufacturability with DFM, DFA, DFS review and tooling coordination.
• Improve assembly through weld gun accessibility, sequence, and robot reachability.
• Coordinate CAE, simulation (crash, durability, NVH) with design.
• Support quality and supplier coordination for welds and manufacturing issues.
• Facilitate trial builds and root cause analysis for improvements.
• Create and manage 2D drawings, BOM release, and PLM documentation.
• Coordinate with CAE teams for crash, forming simulation and modal analyses.
• Assist in homologation and certification activities.
• Ensure compliance with crash regulations and field service requirements.

Skills

Automotive sheet metal design

GD&T knowledge

DFM/DFA/DFS principles

Manufacturing processes & tooling

Welding and joining methods

Crash & durability requirements

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical & communication skills

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

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
• -Roof structure
• -Front end structure
• -Rear end structure
• -Closures
• -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
• -Master sections
• -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.
• -Coordinate with CMM and quality teams.

Define:

• -Tolerance stack-up
• -Critical characteristics
• -Support dimensional variation analysis and quality improvement.
• -Ensure fixture and check feasibility.

4. DFM

• -Drawability
• -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
• -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
• -AHSS
• -Aluminum applications

Knowledge of:

• -Material thickness selection
• -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:

• -2D drawings
• -Assembly structures
• -BOM release
• -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

11. Quality & Supplier Coordination

Work with supplier quality teams for:

• -Weld quality
• -Manufacturing concerns

Support:

• -Trial builds
• -Root cause analysis
• -Corrective actions

Required Skills

• -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 sheet metal and assembly design
• -Knowledge of tooling and manufacturing process validation