Design release Engineer - Body in White (DRE-BIW)

Experienced Body-in-White (BIW) Design & Release Engineer responsible for supporting the design, development, feasibility assessment, packaging, CAD maturity, engineering release, and production launch of upper body and underbody for vehicle programs. Collaborates closely with Vehicle Concept, Studio, Manufacturing, CAE, and supplier teams to ensure compliance with system requirements, packaging constraints, quality, weight, cost, and timing objectives., Lead BIW upper body (Pillars, Rood structure, and side structure) and underbody (Front End Structure, Main Floor structure and Rear end structure) component development from concept feasibility through production release. Perform packaging studies, feasibility evaluations, CAD updates, and engineering change implementation across vehicle development milestones. Support template application, system requirement integration, and design theme execution throughout the program lifecycle. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve design, manufacturing, assembly, and vehicle integration issues. Drive cost reduction, weight optimization, quality improvements, and engineering efficiency initiatives. Manage engineering deliverables, release documentation, issue resolution, and milestone tracking to support vehicle program timing. Participate in technical reviews and provide regular status updates to management and program leadership. Support iterative vehicle architecture and packaging studies to ensure alignment with functional objectives and system requirements. Collaborate with North America engineering teams during vehicle development, validation, launch, and production phases. Maintain engineering standards, best practices, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for BIW development activities.

Strong experience in BIW Upperbody and/or Underbody design and release engineering. Proficiency in NX, Teamcenter, and product lifecycle management processes. Knowledge of automotive product development, vehicle architecture, packaging, GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, and engineering release processes. Experience supporting prototype, validation, launch, and production activities. Strong problem-solving, cross-functional coordination, and communication skills. Understanding manufacturing feasibility, joining technologies, structural requirements, and automotive quality processes.