BIW Development Officer

We are looking for a BIW Development Officer to design and develop specific zones of the vehicle body structure (Body-in-White). The role involves leading design activities, coordinating a team of designers, and ensuring that performance targets related to structural strength and dynamic behavior are achieved.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of body structure components, ensuring alignment with project requirements in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop defined zones of the vehicle Body-in-White (BIW)
• Lead and coordinate a team of designers to achieve performance targets
• Ensure compliance with structural and dynamic performance requirements
• Define and manage key technical aspects, including:
  • Material selection
  • Mass optimization
  • Functional Performance Requirements (FPR)
  • Welding points and joining technologies (e.g., spot welding)
• Develop and validate planning and packaging of BIW components
• Optimize material usage through Coefficient of Material Utilization (CMU)
• Ensure consistency between design, manufacturing, and assembly constraints
• Utilize PLM systems and CATIA V5 (parametric surface design) for development activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, materials, suppliers, etc.)

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in Body-in-White (BIW) development or automotive body structure design

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of BIW design, including structure, materials, and joining processes
• Experience with welding technologies and body assembly processes
• Understanding of structural and dynamic performance requirements
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 (parametric surfacing) and PLM systems
• Familiarity with automotive development processes and lifecycle

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment
• Good communication and collaboration skills

Languages

• Professional proficiency in English (required)

Other

• Strong focus on performance, efficiency, and optimization
• Ability to manage complexity and drive technical convergence

Benefits

Important: Our company does not sponsor work visas or residence permits for employment purposes. All candidates must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is located.