BIW & Closures Design Quality Lead Engineer

• The BIW & Closures SME Lead Engineer is responsible for leading the technical development, integration, and optimization of Body-in-White (BIW) and Closures systems throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.
  
• The role serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for vehicle body structures, closures architecture, structural performance, manufacturability, quality, cost, and mass optimization.
  

• Lead BIW and Closures engineering activities from concept development through production launch.
  
• Act as the technical SME for:
  
• Body-in-White Structures
  
• Closures (Doors, Hood, Tailgate/Liftgate)
  
• Fender and Aperture Systems
  
• Sealing Interfaces
  
• Hinges, Latches, and Strikers
  
• Define and manage vehicle body architectural concepts, hard points, and engineering requirements.
  
• Drive cross-functional integration with Safety, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing, Vehicle Integration, and Design teams.
  
• Lead design reviews, package assessments, and engineering feasibility studies.
  
• Support root cause investigation and resolution of structural, fit & finish, sealing, and functional issues.
  
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure robust product and process development.
  
• Support prototype builds, vehicle evaluations, and launch activities.
  
• Conduct benchmarking studies and identify best practices for body and closures development.
  
• Mentor engineers and establish engineering standards, design guidelines, and technical roadmaps.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
  
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in automotive BIW, Closures, or Body Engineering development.
  

• Strong knowledge of vehicle body architecture and complete vehicle integration.
  
• Expertise in:
  
• BIW Structures Development
  
• Closures Systems Engineering
  
• Body Packaging and Integration
  
• Vehicle Structural Load Paths
  
• Sheet Metal Design
  
• Body Joints and Joining Technologies
  
• Sealing Systems and Water Management
  
• Dimensional Management and Tolerance Analysis
  
• Good understanding of Vehicle Attributes
  
• Experience with CAD tools such as:
  
• CATIA V5/V6
  
• 3DEXPERIENCE
  
• Teamcenter
  
• Siemens NX (preferred)
  
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes including:
  
• Stamping
  
• Welding
  
• Hemming
  
• Adhesive Bonding
  
• Assembly Operations
  
• Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
  
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
  
• Effective leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple vehicle programs under aggressive timelines.
  
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.