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Optimal Inc.

Product Body Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Plant Vehicle Team Engineer - Body / Vehicle Quality EngineeringPosition Overview: We are seeking a Plant Vehicle Team Engineer (PVTE) to support vehicle quality initiatives within an automotive ...

Optimal Inc.

Product Body Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Plant Vehicle Team Engineer - Body / Vehicle Quality Engineering Position Overview: We are seeking a Plant Vehicle Team Engineer (PVTE) to support vehicle quality initiatives within an automotive ...

Optimal Inc.

Product Body Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Plant Vehicle Team Engineer - Body / Vehicle Quality Engineering Position Overview: We are seeking a Plant Vehicle Team Engineer (PVTE) to support vehicle quality initiatives within an automotive ...

Magna

Engineer - Body in White

Troy, MI · On-site

As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna's Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs ... ABOUT THE ROLE Magna Steyr is looking for talented team members with experience in vehicle Body In ...

Engie

Controls Engineer II

Iowa City, IA · On-site

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Engie

GU Operating Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

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Daimler

Paint & Body Project Engineer 3

Ladson, SC

Body Shop, Paint Shop, Assembly Shop, Battery etc) * For EE topics- ability to perform NISP Programming, Dimension 4 training, MoCa, Omnitracker, EE failure analysis, Specialized equipment (ex. Dyno ...

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How much do body engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for body engineer in the United States is $78,076.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by body engineers when collaborating with other departments during vehicle development?

Body Engineers often work closely with design, manufacturing, and safety teams to ensure the vehicle's body structure meets aesthetic, functional, and regulatory requirements. A common challenge is balancing innovative design requests with structural integrity and manufacturability constraints. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as Body Engineers must frequently negotiate trade-offs, address conflicting requirements, and ensure alignment across teams to deliver a high-quality product on schedule.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a body engineer?

To thrive as a Body Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or automotive engineering, with expertise in vehicle body design and analysis often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software (such as CATIA or SolidWorks), finite element analysis (FEA) tools, and knowledge of industry standards are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are crucial for developing safe, innovative, and manufacturable vehicle body systems that meet both regulatory and customer expectations.
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Infographic showing various Body Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,076 per year, or $37.5 per hour.

Product Body Engineer

Optimal Inc.

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

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Job Title: Plant Vehicle Team Engineer - Body / Vehicle Quality EngineeringPosition Overview: We are seeking a Plant Vehicle Team Engineer (PVTE) to support vehicle quality initiatives within an automotive assembly plant environment. This role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving vehicle quality issues using warranty data, plant investigations, and structured problem-solving methodologies.This is a hands-on, plant-floor-focused role requiring close collaboration with manufacturing, supplier quality, and engineering teams to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.Key Responsibilities:Analyze warranty claim data and customer feedback to identify failure trends, emerging issues, and high-impact quality concernsPerform daily triage and binning of warranty claims into appropriate categories to support prioritization Conduct root cause investigations using plant-floor inspections, returned parts analysis, and cross-functional collaborationLead development and execution of: Interim Containment Actions (ICA) Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA)Support assembly plant activities including: Stop Ships / Stop Builds Quality Campaigns and Audits Engineering Trials and Running ChangesWork directly on the plant floor to investigate build issues and validate corrective actionsCollaborate with suppliers and internal engineering teams to resolve component and subsystem quality issuesMaintain and report on Vehicle Functional Group (VFG) quality metrics (Top 20 issues) Issue engineering alerts and documentation to support product changes and quality improvementsPresent findings, status updates, and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadershipSkills Required:Technical Skills Strong experience with warranty data analysis: Excel (pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis, large dataset handling)Ability to navigate CAD models (NX, CATIA, or similar) for: Part-to-part interface analysisRoot cause investigation (Note: Design ownership is not required, but functional CAD usage is essential)Problem-Solving & Quality Tools Demonstrated experience using structured methodologies: 8D Problem Solving 5 Why Analysis Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagramsExperience implementing: Interim Containment Actions (ICA) Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA)Core Competencies Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environmentAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-visibility plant settingEffective cross-functional communication with engineering, production, and suppliers Ability to own issues end-to-end and drive them to closureExperience Required:3+ years of experience in: Automotive manufacturing, OR Plant quality, product engineering, or warranty analysis rolesHands-on experience in an OEM assembly plant environment is required Proven experience performing root cause analysis and driving issues to resolution in a production environmentExperience Preferred:Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience in: Body systems, closures, or vehicle structuresExperience with: PLM tools (e.g., Teamcenter)Warranty or quality tracking systems Prior involvement in launch support or running product changesEducation Required:Bachelor's DegreeAdditional Information:Position is fully onsite.Other applicable experience could be considered 100% onsite role within an automotive assembly plantRequires regular time on the plant floor investigating active production issuesHiring Manager is looking for strong candidates that have the following type of experience:Seasoned Plant Quality Engineers.Supplier Quality Engineers with assembly supportResident Engineering experienceManufacturing Quality LeadsWarranty EngineersLaunch Quality Engineers who have worked in a plant multiple years