BiW Design engineer

If you’re passionate about automotive innovation and eager to make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Analyze the cost structure of competitors' and customers' BiW technical details, focusing on product design, materials, manufacturing processes, purchased components, and supply chain.
• Develop the cost structure in alignment with BiW costing guidelines and the industrial process flow.
• Analyze competitors and technology trends to identify innovative designs and cost-effective solutions
• Lead the continuous improvement of costing tools to enhance their accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Develop concise, efficient, and comprehensive costing and technical recommendation reports, and deliver clear, impactful presentations to the customer.
• Collaborate with and challenge project stakeholders, including engineering, industrial plants, purchasing, and logistics teams, to drive negotiations and design-to-cost initiatives.
• Promote knowledge sharing , onboarding and training new team members and transfer across teams in India, China, Mexico, France, and Germany.

Project Management:

• Actively engage in all phases of the project development lifecycle, including planning, requirements gathering, development, testing, and implementation.
• Oversee project progress, ensuring alignment with deliverables, milestones, and timelines while proactively addressing potential risks or delays.
• Represent project updates effectively by participating in meetings and providing clear, concise status reports to stakeholders.
• Analyze and communicate cost data to inform decisions, offering actionable recommendations and implementing cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project metrics, fostering transparency and driving project success.

• Min. 5-15 years of relevant experience as BiW Design Engineer
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Strong expertise in the automotive industry and automotive components.

• Experience: >10 years in the automotive industry or a related field, preferably with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers, working within engineering and project departments.
• Strong expertise in 3-4 key manufacturing processes, including casting, painting, extrusion, stamping, forming, assembly, welding, and other key automotive technologies.
• Structural Design Considerations: Crashworthiness, Weight reduction, Stiffness and strength, Durability, sustainability…
• Comprehensive knowledge of Body-in-White (BiW) materials, including steel grades, aluminum, and material substitution strategies.
• Understanding of key cost drivers, including material costs, process costs (tooling investments, cycle times, energy consumption), labor costs, logistics, and supply chain expenses.

• Strong technical curiosity, with a willingness to learn quickly and a hands-on, player/coach mentality.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills, and excellent cross cultural communication.
• Customer-oriented working style
• Open-minded and enthusiastic personality with self-confidence
• Ability to lead oneself and others effectively
• Willingness to travel regularly and spend time on customer sites globally.
• Fluent in written and spoken English (minimum B2 level).