Design Engineer – BIW (Body-in-White)

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

We are looking for an experienced BIW Design Engineer to support the development, release, and maintenance of CAD models for automotive body structures. This role will focus on Body Side Outer/Structure, Front Structure, and Underbody components, ensuring design integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop CAD models to support updates and changes to existing parts/assemblies for manufacturing feasibility, performance improvements, and interface changes.
• Design new parts/assemblies addressing vehicle performance, manufacturing feasibility, 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.

Design Development Activities:

• Generate engineering data (3D CAD, 2D drawings, 3D annotations).
• Perform B-surface generation, feasibility checks, and define mounting & locating principles.
• Conduct DMU analysis for clash, clearance, packaging, assembly, and serviceability.
• Validate interface architecture and perform quality checks on 3D CAD, master sections, and BOM management.
• Execute kinematics checks for moving parts and confirm DFA/DFM/DFS compliance.
• Update CAD based on feedback from suppliers, CAE, DVA, and assembly teams.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Expertise in CATIA V5/V6 and PDM systems.
• Ability to perform packaging studies and provide media for engineering presentations.
• Experience incorporating CAD into client KVS systems.
• Strong background in sheet metal component and assembly design.
• Proficient in creating 3D parametric models and 2D drawings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in mechanical engineering and automotive BIW assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent technical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SharePoint.

Ability to build strong working relationships across all organizational