Senior BIW Engineer: Lead Next-Gen Vehicle Structures

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Team collaboration environment

Access to advanced design tools

Growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Automotive BIW Engineer to lead BIW design, analysis, and manufacturing alignment for next-generation vehicle structures in Mahikeng, North West. You will drive CATIA modeling, FEA evaluation, and integration with stamping, welding, and bonding processes.

The role requires a minimum of seven years in BIW engineering, strong crashworthiness and NVH capabilities, and expertise in sheet metal forming.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in Automotive BIW engineering.
• Proven BIW design, structural analysis (FEA), and crashworthiness expertise.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6 for complex surfacing and assembly design.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal forming, welding (spot/MIG/TIG), and adhesive bonding.
• Experience with NVH analysis and mitigation related to vehicle structures.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design and development of BIW structures including chassis frame, body panels, and closures.
• Use CATIA V5/V6 to model BIW components and assemblies in 3D.
• Perform FEA to evaluate stiffness, strength, crashworthiness, and NVH.
• Define BIW component requirements for structural performance and safety.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to optimize for stamping, welding, and riveting.
• Specify materials and joining techniques for BIW structures.
• Troubleshoot BIW issues during prototype and production.
• Stay current with BIW tech, materials, and simulation methods.
• Develop and maintain design reports, analysis results, and manufacturing specs.
• Mentor junior BIW engineers and provide guidance.

Kenntnisse

BIW design

FEA analysis

CATIA V5/V6

NVH analysis

Manufacturing liaison

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering (preferred)

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

ANSYS

Abaqus

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Automotive BIW Engineer to lead BIW design, analysis, and manufacturing alignment for next-generation vehicle structures in Mahikeng, North West. You will drive CATIA modeling, FEA evaluation, and integration with stamping, welding, and bonding processes.

The role requires a minimum of seven years in BIW engineering, strong crashworthiness and NVH capabilities, and expertise in sheet metal forming.