Senior Body-in-White (BIW) Design Engineer

Job ID
129261
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Southfield, Michigan, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Sr. BIW Design Engineer for a contract career opportunity with our client in Southfield, MI.

Candidates must be local and willing to work on-site full time.  Candidates must be eligible to work for any employer without sponsorship. W-2 only.

Overview
This position focuses on the design and development of upper body BIW (Body-in-White) structural parts and assemblies for electric vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive body structures, be detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop lightweight, high-performance BIW structural components with a focus on NVH, durability, and crashworthiness

  • Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to integrate systems efficiently

  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders in safety, dynamics, NVH, durability, manufacturing, and design

  • Use CAE analysis results to guide design evolution

  • Ensure manufacturing feasibility and quality through process collaboration

  • Coordinate physical testing to validate design performance

  • Analyze materials and manufacturing methods through benchmarking

  • Oversee virtual and physical validation testing activities

  • Manage supplier communications and coordinate interfaces

  • Apply GD&T and determine appropriate tolerances

  • Travel as needed, both domestically and internationally

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in automotive body structures at an OEM or supplier

  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and joining methods for stamped components

  • Experience in prototype and production assembly

  • Skilled in supplier and system selection

  • Proficient in 3D CAD, preferably CATIA V5/V6

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience

Preferred

  • Familiarity with castings and extrusions

  • Recent design release experience for BIW structures

  • Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills

  • Experience with engineering change management and project coordination

  • Understanding of tools such as ANSYS, OptiStruct, MatLab, or ADAMS

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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