Senior BIW Engineer - Automotive Structures (Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Salary package

Leave allowance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Facility in Pretoria

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Senior Automotive Body-in-White (BIW) Engineer to lead the design and development of vehicle BIW structures, focusing on safety, stiffness, durability and weight. You will use FEA and CAD tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, CATIA V5/V6) and collaborate with manufacturing, stamping and styling teams to translate concepts into production-ready BIW components.

This role offers a dynamic environment, opportunities for leadership and career growth within a leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Automotive Engineering.
• 7+ years in automotive BIW design and engineering.
• Proficiency in FEA software (ANSYS or Abaqus) and knowledge of structural mechanics.
• Experience with CATIA V5/V6 for BIW modeling and data exchange.
• Knowledge of high-strength steels, aluminum, and joining techniques.
• Understanding of crashworthiness and safety standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with stamping and body shop manufacturing is desirable.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of BIW structures for stiffness, durability, crashworthiness, and weight.
• Use FEA tools to simulate structural performance under loads.
• Collaborate with styling, packaging, and manufacturing teams for feasibility.
• Develop BIW component and assembly specifications.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to the BIW team.
• Support validation, including physical testing and correlating results.
• Resolve BIW manufacturing issues in joining processes.
• Stay current with materials, joining technologies, and BIW trends.
• Ensure timelines, budget, and quality objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers in BIW engineering principles.

Skills

FEA tools

CAD (CATIA)

BIW design

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Structural/Automotive Eng

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Senior Automotive Body-in-White (BIW) Engineer to lead the design and development of vehicle BIW structures, focusing on safety, stiffness, durability and weight. You will use FEA and CAD tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, CATIA V5/V6) and collaborate with manufacturing, stamping and styling teams to translate concepts into production-ready BIW components.

This role offers a dynamic environment, opportunities for leadership and career growth within a leading