BIW Upperbody DRE - Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking a Design and Release Engineer (DRE) – BIW Upperbody Engineer to drive the engineering, design, development, timing, and production release of BIW upperbody structures. You will lead CAD concepts for pillars, roof structures, body sides, and rails, aligning with PDO themes and feasibility goals.

You will coordinate with CAE, Safety, NVH, Powertrain, and Interior teams to ensure crash performance, clearance, and structural integrity while driving cost, weight, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 2-5 years experience in BIW design, sheet metal forming, stamping, and assembly processes.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/UG NX and PLM environments (Teamcenter, ENOVIA). Knowledge of GD&T, DPA standards, and release processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD concepts and solutions for upperbody structural components (e.g., pillars, roof structures, body side inner/outer, rails). Support early feasibility development and template applications aligned with Product Design Office (PDO) themes.
• Manage upperbody components and assemblies through program CAD milestones and system requirement releases. Ensure designs align with manufacturing feasibility, assembly sequence, and body shop joining strategies (e.g., spot welding, MIG welding).
• Collaborate with CAE, Safety, NVH, Powertrain, and Interior teams to ensure structural integrity, crash performance, and proper component clearance.
• Maintain SOPs, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs; drive cost reduction, weight optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

BIW design

Sheet metal forming

CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

PLM systems

Education

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

Tools

CATIA V5

UG NX

Teamcenter

ENOVIA

Job description

The Design and Release Engineer (DRE) – BIW Upperbody Engineer is responsible for the engineering, design, development, timing, and production release of Body-in-White (BIW) upperbody structural systems and components.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Concept Feasibility: Lead CAD concepts and solutions for upperbody structural components (e.g., pillars, roof structures, body side inner/outer, rails). Support early feasibility development and template applications aligned with Product Design Office (PDO) themes.
• Program Milestones & Release: Manage upperbody components and assemblies through program CAD milestones and system requirement releases. Ensure designs align with manufacturing feasibility, assembly sequence, and body shop joining strategies (e.g., spot welding, MIG welding).
• Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with CAE, Safety, NVH, Powertrain, and Interior teams to ensure structural integrity, crash performance, and proper component clearance.
• Quality & Performance: Maintain engineering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs. Drive continuous efficiency through cost reduction, weight optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.

Profile

Engineering Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.

Technical Experience: 2-5 years experience in BIW design, sheet metal forming, stamping, and assembly processes.

CAD & Systems Expertise: Proficiency in CATIA V5/UG NX and PLM environments (Teamcenter, ENOVIA). Knowledge of GD&T, DPA standards, and release processes.