BIW Design Engineer – CATIA CAD for Body Structures

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced BIW Design Engineer to support CAD models for automotive body structures, focusing on Body Side Outer/Structure, Front Structure, and Underbody components. You will ensure design integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with engineering standards.

Responsibilities include developing CAD models, designing new parts, conducting studies, coordinating with offshore teams, and releasing CAD data in KVS.

Qualifications

• Expertise in CATIA V5/V6 and PDM systems.
• Proficient creating 3D parametric models and 2D drawings.
• Experience translating CAD to client KVS data exchange.
• Strong sheet metal component and assembly design background.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years in mechanical engineering and automotive BIW work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; MS Office/SharePoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD models to support updates for manufacturing feasibility and interfaces.
• Design new parts/assemblies addressing vehicle performance and system integration.
• Conduct engineering studies as required.
• Coordinate with offshore teams for design development and data exchange.
• Release CAD data in the KVS system.
• Generate 3D CAD data, 2D drawings, and annotations; perform DMU analysis.

Skills

3D parametric modeling

2D drawings

Strong communication skills

Sheet metal design

MS Office & SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

PDM systems

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced BIW Design Engineer to support CAD models for automotive body structures, focusing on Body Side Outer/Structure, Front Structure, and Underbody components. You will ensure design integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with engineering standards.

Responsibilities include developing CAD models, designing new parts, conducting studies, coordinating with offshore teams, and releasing CAD data in KVS.