We are looking for a Technical Specialist - Body Structures. They will work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers using creativity and teamwork to lead integration of multiple systems in the most efficient way possible. Work closely with other stake owners and attribute owners across the company such as Vehicle Safety, CAE, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing, etc. to create world class design. Interact with the Design Studio to assess styling surface feasibility for world class vehicle body structures. Work closely with cross functional teams such as CAE by interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design. Work closely with the Manufacturing Team to ensure efficient process sequence and build quality. 
Role:

• Responsible to lead the design and development of weight efficient BIW structural designs to deliver the highest level of performance in NVH, durability and crash performance from a blank page through to production
• Design with excellence at system and component level with great attention to every detail creating optimized for performance, size, weight, durability, and cost
• Create testing plan to prove out design concepts and conduct physical testing to confirm the design meets performance targets

Qualifications:

• 8 years of expertise in automotive Body Structures systems and sub-systems at OEM or supplier desired
• Experience working with Class A surface data
• Experience with castings, the extrusion process, stampings and their advantages and limitations
• Experience in full life cycle from concept to prototype to full production
• Experience in technology, system and supplier selection with expectation of leading activities

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent body structures automotive experience

Advantageous:

• Solid track record of successful system level integration
• Proven 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar software
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly with the willingness to assemble your own parts
• Project leadership and mentoring skills
• Detail oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable for body structures such as castings, extrusions, cold and hot form stampings, their advantages, and limitations