BIW Design Release Engineer: Shape Car Body Structures

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in the United States seeks a Design and Release Engineer (DRE) – BIW Upperbody Engineer to lead the design, development, timing, and production release of BIW upperbody components.

The role collaborates with CAE, Safety, NVH, Powertrain, and Interior teams to ensure crash performance, fitment, and manufacturability, while maintaining SOPs, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs. 5+ years BIW experience required; CATIA V5/UG NX and PLM experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in BIW design, sheet metal forming, stamping, and assembly processes.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/UG NX and PLM environments (Teamcenter, ENOVIA).

Responsibilities

• Design & Concept Feasibility: Lead CAD concepts and solutions for upperbody structural components (e.g., pillars, roof structures, body side inner/outer, rails).
• Program Milestones & Release: Manage upperbody components through program CAD milestones and system requirement releases; ensure manufacturing feasibility and joining strategies.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with CAE, Safety, NVH, Powertrain, and Interior teams to ensure structural integrity and crash performance.
• Quality & Performance: Maintain SOPs, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs; drive cost reduction, weight optimization, and quality improvements.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

UG NX

PLM (Teamcenter, ENOVIA)

Job description

SEGULA Technologies in the United States seeks a Design and Release Engineer (DRE) – BIW Upperbody Engineer to lead the design, development, timing, and production release of BIW upperbody components.

The role collaborates with CAE, Safety, NVH, Powertrain, and Interior teams to ensure crash performance, fitment, and manufacturability, while maintaining SOPs, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs. 5+ years BIW experience required; CATIA V5/UG NX and PLM experience preferred.