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Mechanical Design Engineer - CATIA V5

Southfield, MI · On-site

$69K - $94K/yr

Senior CATIA V5 Mechanical Designer / Checker - Body-in-White (BIW) Tooling & Transfer Systems Location: Southfield, MI Travel: 5-20% (Domestic & International as Required) About the Role We are ...

Mechanical Design Engineer - CATIA V5

Southfield, MI · On-site

$69K - $94K/yr

Senior CATIA V5 Mechanical Designer / Checker - Body-in-White (BIW) Tooling & Transfer Systems Location: Southfield, MI Travel: 5-20% (Domestic & International as Required) About the Role We are ...

Senior Mechanical Designer / Checker - BIW Tooling Company: GableTek Location: Southfield, MI Schedule: Hybrid - 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote Hours: 40 Hours per Week; Overtime May Be Required ...

Senior Mechanical Designer / Checker - BIW Tooling Company: GableTek Location: Southfield, MI Schedule: Hybrid - 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote Hours: 40 Hours per Week; Overtime May Be Required ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Lake Orion, MI · On-site

$70K - $94K/yr

Lake Orion, MI Position Overview We are seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers to support the design and development of automation equipment and BIW tooling for a major automotive manufacturing ...

Experience participating in 3 or more full life cycle implementation and upgrade projects Experience with FICO, PP, BIW, HR desirable Experience with integration of applications with SAP using ...

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A BIW (Body in White) job typically refers to roles in the automotive industry focused on the design, development, and manufacturing of a vehicle's sheet metal structure before painting. BIW engineers work on structural integrity, weight optimization, material selection, and assembly processes to ensure crash safety, durability, and manufacturability. They collaborate with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to refine the vehicle body for efficiency and performance.

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A BIW Engineer typically spends their day designing, validating, and optimizing vehicle body structures using CAD software, collaborating with manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and improve assembly processes. They participate in cross-functional meetings with design, quality, and supplier teams to ensure body parts meet required standards and project milestones. Engineers also conduct root cause analysis of defects, support prototyping activities, and provide technical documentation for production launches. The role is dynamic and requires balancing hands-on problem-solving with technical design and teamwork across multiple departments.

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To thrive as a BIW (Body-in-White) Engineer in the automotive industry, you need expertise in mechanical engineering, 3D CAD modeling, and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Proficiency with technical tools such as CATIA, Siemens NX, or AutoCAD and familiarity with production line automation systems and quality standards (like Six Sigma) are important. Strong project management, problem-solving, and teamwork skills help professionals excel in cross-functional environments. These competencies ensure the efficient design, manufacturing, and assembly of vehicle body structures while meeting stringent quality, cost, and timeline targets.

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BIW Raw Materials Supplier Quality Engineer

Stellantis

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 130 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 44 rated automakers


Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Body In White Raw Material Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) responsible for managing and improving the quality performance of raw material suppliers supporting Body-in-White (BIW) components. The role ensures that steel, aluminum, and related raw materials meet automotive quality, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements.
The SQE will work closely with suppliers, purchasing, manufacturing, and engineering teams to ensure robust material quality from sourcing through production.
The Body in White Raw Materials Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for managing different supplier locations and parts to ensure high quality products are produced and transported to STELLANTIS's Plants. The engineer will provide on-site launch support at suppliers' facilities to ensure launch readiness as required, leading up to and including program launch. They will also be responsible for managing post launch continuous improvement activities and provide on-site support at STELLANTIS assembly plants as required. The Engineer will also be responsible for working cross functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to ensure proper designs, suppliers, and manufacturing processes are selected. Typical parts may include any of the following: general stampings, hot stamping, welding, closures, hinges, sealing, vision and lighting, exterior trim, and electro-mechanical parts.
Within our Body in White Raw Materials Supplier Quality Engineer roles we ask that our engineer's drive change within both plant manufacturing and component suppliers to resolve complex component issues. It is the engineer's responsibility to ensure component suppliers' processes are robust and capable in order to stay on track and manage key component quality milestones. Overall, the engineer will lead all problem solving activities with internal and external organizations, manage warranty with their suppliers, and ensure best practices/ lessons learned are applied across the several different vehicle programs.
Typical job responsibilities for a Body and Exterior Supplier Quality Engineer may include any of the following:
  • Perform supplier quality systems and process audits and lead Supplier Improvement/Development Programs
  • Establish close relationships with assigned suppliers and actively drive continuous improvement activities
  • Initiate and follow-up on corrective actions and verify effectiveness on-site
  • Participation in launch teams, lead and coordinate APQP/PPAP deliverables for purchased components within the supplier quality group
  • Lead and support supplier APQP and PPAP activities to ensure all deliverables are being fulfilled
  • Work with Engineering and Supplier Organizations to alleviate discrepancies in product specifications and evaluate cost reduction opportunities
  • Assist in educating suppliers on Stellantis systems and requirements.
  • Must understand: Cold rolled steel, Galvanized / GI / GA sheets, Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), Aluminum sheets (for lightweight BIW), Thickness tolerances & flatness, Surface defects (pits, waviness, oil stains).
  • The Body In White Raw material Supplier quality engineering must have knowledge of: Mechanical properties (YS, UTS, elongation), Formability (FLD concept), Weldability and Corrosion resistance. Also, be able to review Mill Test Certificates (MTC), Understand material traceability systems and incoming material inspection plans

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical, Materials Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical, Biomedical/Biomechanical/Bioengineering, Chemical, Materials, Metallurgical, or Mechatronics
  • 8 years of work experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field
  • Must understand: Cold rolled steel, Galvanized / GI / GA sheets, Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), Aluminum sheets (for lightweight BIW), Thickness tolerances & flatness, Surface defects (pits, waviness, oil stains)
  • Knowledge of: Mechanical properties (YS, UTS, elongation), Formability (FLD concept), Weldability and Corrosion resistance
  • Able to review Mill Test Certificates (MTC), Understand material traceability systems and incoming material inspection plans
  • Ability to travel up to 40% within the NAFTA region
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite software

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Engineering or a Master's in Business Administration
  • Green Belt or Black Belt skills (Red X/Shainin)
  • Quality certification
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team
  • Creative problem solving ability and a results orientation
  • Comfortable with complex technical analysis
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
  • Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt)

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