What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Structures Engineer (BIW, Closures, Body CAD) position at LER TechForce?
Body Structures Engineer (BIW, Closures, Body CAD)
Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have an opening for a Body Structures Engineer (BIW, Closures, Body CAD) to work onsite with our client in the Novi/Northville MI area. This is a contract/resident engineering opportunity.
Who we are:
LER TechForce is an industry leader in Automotive manufacturing including aircraft, (HEV, EV and ICE) wheeled vehicles, autonomous systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle electrification, and next-generation control strategies, embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.
What you will be doing:
The Body Structures Engineer (BIW, Closures, Body CAD) Leads design and development of body structures including sheet metal, closures, and BIW systems. Focuses on lightweight, manufacturable, and high-performance structural solutions.
What you'll need to be successful (must haves):
- Design and develop body structures (rails, pillars, closures, reinforcements)
- Create and manage CATIA CAD models and drawings
- Perform packaging, kinematic, and structural analysis
- Support CAE validation (crash, durability, NVH)
- Collaborate with manufacturing on stamping, welding, and assembly feasibility
- Manage suppliers, tooling, and production launch
- Drive issue resolution and continuous design improvement
- Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
- Experience in BIW, sheet metal, or closures systems
- Strong proficiency in CATIA CAD
- Knowledge of stamping, welding, and structural design
- Experience with product development and launch
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
- 401K with a match and immediate vesting
- Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
- The opportunity to work on industry leading projects