Role & responsibilities

- Experience in BIW (Body-in-White) Design of Structures such as Underbody / Front End Structure.

- Understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling and stamping requirements and assembly sequences of BIW and Closures.

- Relevant experience in AL-PL layout, Master Sections, Vehicle Integration, Vehicle Packaging, Concept creation and assembly processes of various parts.

- Knowledge of relevant Regulations & Homologation requirements.

- Good knowledge and hands-on experience of GD&T; for CAD models and drawings.

- Knowledge in WERS, GPDS & DPA 0/1 assessments in E2KS.

- Contribute to concept development, Value Analysis Value Engineering (VA-VE) and innovative proposals.

- Support the Design and Development of Body Engineering CAD concepts / solutions for Underbody, covering Current Product Development for PV - Passenger Vehicle / CV - Commercial Vehicle.

- Define and implement joining strategies such as SPOT welding, MIG welding and other attachment features.

- Ensure design compliance with BIW and vehicle attributes,



technical and structural requirements, quality objectives, program milestones deliverables and specific targets (cost, weight, timing, etc.).

- Coordinate with the manufacturing team on mass production assembly solutions, assembly sequence and part feasibility.

- Interact with the CAE team and interpret results to meet all Regulatory, Safety, NVH, Deflection and Fatigue requirements.

- Ensure proper engagement interfaces with mating components and respective clearances with surrounding components, thereby meeting DPA Standards.

- Facilitate timely and frequent engineering review of CAD.

- Work on cross-functional teams (Suspension, Powertrain, Manufacturing and Exterior (Upperbody) / Interior) to develop efficient designs and lead the integration of interfacing components.

- Able to interpret DFMEA, DVP&Rs; and GD&T; documentation to support D&R; and enhance design quality.

📌 BIW Design Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Detroit Engineered Products (DEP)
📍 Chennai