Junior BIW DRE – Underbody/Upperbody

Alten Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering leader, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own BIW upper body component design and release. You will model parametrically in NX, coordinate with suppliers and stamping plants, and manage CBOM/Quadris for subassemblies.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Automotive Eng and 1–3 years in automotive sheet metal development, plus CAD/PLM proficiency. Join a global team delivering across the product development cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in automotive sheet metal development or related area.
• Proficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems.
• Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques.
• Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack up, and typical automotive validation testing.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the design, development, and release of BIW upper body components/subassemblies.
• This includes parametric modeling using NX.
• Work with external suppliers, internal stamping plants, and vehicle plant body shop to ensure manufacturability, cost, and material performance meet project milestones and vehicle functional objectives.
• Develop and manage CBOM and Quadris for subassemblies.
• Create Source Package technical documentation and manage technical reviews with the suppliers and internal Client teams.
• Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate physical testing.
• Provide onsite plant launch support to triage, root cause and establish corrective actions to address assembly, build variation, BSR or any other fit and finish items or launch gating issues.
• Ensure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams.

Skills

CAD software

NX

Teamcenter

Vis Pro

GD&T

DFMEA

DVP&R

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Teamcenter

NX

Vis Pro

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering leader, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own BIW upper body component design and release. You will model parametrically in NX, coordinate with suppliers and stamping plants, and manage CBOM/Quadris for subassemblies.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Automotive Eng and 1–3 years in automotive sheet metal development, plus CAD/PLM proficiency. Join a global team delivering across the product development cycle.