BIW Upper Body Design & Release Engineer

Insight Global; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) after 90 days

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

Insight Global in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a BIW Upper Body Design & Release Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and release of BIW upper body sheet metal components across the vehicle lifecycle. This role collaborates with suppliers, stamping plants, and cross-functional teams to meet quality, performance, cost, and launch targets.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in automotive sheet metal development, strong NX/PLM skills, and proven problem-solving and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive sheet metal development.
• Proficiency with NX, Teamcenter, Vis Pro, and related PLM systems.
• Knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack-up analysis, and automotive validation testing.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the design, development, and release of BIW upper body components and subassemblies, incl. NX.
• Partner with suppliers, stamping plants, and vehicle body shops to support manufacturability, cost targets, and material performance requirements.
• Develop and manage CBOM and quadris for subassemblies.
• Create source package technical documentation and facilitate technical reviews with suppliers and internal engineering teams.
• Define and track engineering validation activities, including DVP&R, DFMEA, and PFMEA.
• Coordinate validation testing and support issue resolution activities.
• Provide plant launch support, including root cause analysis and corrective actions for assembly, build variation, BSR, fit and finish concerns, and launch-related issues.
• Ensure designs comply with engineering standards, vehicle performance targets, and applicable requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Vis Pro

Job description

Insight Global in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a BIW Upper Body Design & Release Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and release of BIW upper body sheet metal components across the vehicle lifecycle. This role collaborates with suppliers, stamping plants, and cross-functional teams to meet quality, performance, cost, and launch targets.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in automotive sheet metal development, strong NX/PLM skills, and proven problem-solving and project