JD10 BIW Closure (1-3)

Alten Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN India is seeking a BIW Closure Engineer to design body closures from concept to production using CATIA V5. The role requires 1–3 years of BIW design experience and collaboration with styling, engineering and supplier teams.

The ideal candidate will develop master sections, perform feasibility studies, and ensure manufacturability while optimizing weight, cost and reliability. This full-time opportunity is based in Chennai with global aerospace clients.

Qualifications

• BE or Master in Mechanical or Relevant field.
• 1–3 years of BIW design experience.
• Full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Design BIW closures from concept to production.
• Develop master sections and feasible studies.
• Coordinate with styling teams to convert concepts into manufacturable parts.
• Liaise with supplier teams for validation and release.
• Benchmarking, packaging studies and defining optimal design solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, project management and communication skills.

Skills

BIW design

CATIA V5

GD&T

DFM

DFA

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BE/Master in Mechanical

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

• Strong knowledge of BIW design and development of body closures from concept to production stage.
• Able to develop master sections and feasible study.
• Basic knowledge in door / closures assembly kinematics.
• Ability to work with styling teams to convert design concepts into manufacturable parts.
• Good understanding of sheet metal parts material, manufacturing process, assembly, crashworthiness.
• Good knowledge in GD&T, sheet metal tolerance, DFM & DFA.
• Optimize the designs for weight reduction, cost efficiency and manufacturing without compromising the performance.
• Provide design solutions based on CAE feedback.
• Liaison with supplier teams for validation and release.
• Experience in benchmarking, packaging studies, and defining optimal design solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, project management & communication skills.

BIW Closure

• Strong knowledge BIW Closures parts design using CATIA V5.
• Strong knowledge of BIW design and development of body closures from concept to production stage.
• Able to develop master sections and feasible study.
• Door opening / articulation study, Door hinge Axis layout, Door components packaging study.
• Basic knowledge in door / closures assembly kinematics.
• Ability to work with styling teams to convert design concepts into manufacturable parts.
• Good understanding of sheet metal parts material, manufacturing process, assembly, crashworthiness.
• Good knowledge in GD&T, sheet metal tolerance, DFM & DFA.
• Optimize the designs for weight reduction, cost efficiency and manufacturing without compromising the performance.
• Provide design solutions based on CAE feedback.
• Liaison with supplier teams for validation and release.
• Experience in benchmarking, packaging studies, and defining optimal design solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, project management & communication skills.

Experience:

1-3 Years

Education:

BE or Master in Mechanical or Relevant

Employment

Full Time

Location:

Chennai (Chengalpattu)

Why Join ALTEN India?

• Opportunity to work with leading global aerospace clients.
• Dynamic, innovation-driven environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
• Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.