Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) Engineer - Closures / BIW

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being Coverage

Paid Time Off - generous holidays

Retirement savings plans with employer

Income protection & life insurance

Company vehicle lease program

Family building benefit

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Knowledge Based Engineering Advance Body/Closures Development Engineer. You will rapidly develop component templates using NX11, aligning with styling intent and engineering requirements.

You will collaborate across styling, engineering, requirements and manufacturing to resolve conflicts, and lead agreements among departments while advancing sheet metal body and closures concepts.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficient with NX11 parametric modeling and wave linking.
• Minimum of 5 years CAD experience.
• Minimum of 5 years automotive body engineering experience.
• Teamcenter experience.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Rapid development of component template models incorporating engineering requirements and styling intent.
• Collaborate daily with styling/studio engineering, other component engineers, requirement experts, Sciences and Manufacturing.
• Lead and broker agreements for conflicting requirements across departments.
• Apply knowledge of sheet metal body and closures development.

Skills

NX11 parametric modeling

Wave linking

Strong communication

Problem solving in kinetic environment

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

NX11

Job description

This Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) position offers the opportunity for highly motivated, innovative, and inspired engineers to work in a challenging assignment in the advance phase of automotive product development using parametric and associative modeling methodology utilizing NX11.

The KBE Advance Body / closures Development Engineer will be responsible for the rapid development of component template models that incorporate engineering requirements, best practices while honoring styling intent. Will be working daily with styling/studio engineering, other component engineers, requirement experts, Sciences and Manufacturing while using the latest in parametric design engineering tools. Successful applicants should have demonstrated the ability to problem solve in a kinetic environment while achieving commitment dates for geometric releases.

Selected applicants should have a command of both engineering and design principles involved in sheet metal body and closures development. Capable leading and brokering agreements for conflicting requirements with different departments.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Proficient with NX11 parametric modeling, modeling with feature groups and wave linking
• Minimum of 5years of CAD Experience
• Minimum of 5Years Automotive Body Engineering Experience
• Teamcenter Experience
• Strong Communication Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years Automotive Body Engineering Experience
• Minimum of 8years of CAD Experience
• Experience with software NX development
• Knowledge of vehicle and occupant packaging methods and requirements
• Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) experience highly desirable
• Vehicle assembly process knowledge and system and component tooling and process experience
• Self-starter with strong leadership and demonstrated problem-solving ability

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.