United Access · 2 months ago
Body Structures Engineer
Winamac, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBraunAbility is looking for an experienced Body Structure Engineer to develop the next generation of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles. This role is central to our new vehicle development programs, responsible for all aspects of development from early-stage concept work to product launch.
ManufacturingAutomotiveLogistics
Responsibilities
Design and develop body (floor) structures in CAD and support prototype builds
Concept Generation and Mock-ups
All prototype, design verification and process verification builds
Plan for design, procurement, assembly, and validation requirements and align them with overall project timing and deliverables (Stage Gate/APQP)
Ensure designs conform to quality and cost targets and suggest low cost alternatives
Support design commonization efforts
Collaborate in the design of body structure fixtures
Lead design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Portfolio) to ensure design accounts for all requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering field
5 years' work experience in automotive body structures design
Experience with structural design, steel and aluminum parts and manufacturing
Design and develop body (floor) structures in CAD and support prototype builds
Plan for design, procurement, assembly, and validation requirements and align them with overall project timing and deliverables (Stage Gate/APQP)
Ensure designs conform to quality and cost targets and suggest low cost alternatives
Support design commonization efforts
Collaborate in the design of body structure fixtures
Lead design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Portfolio) to ensure design accounts for all requirements
Vehicle body structures design, sheet metal fabrication, and welding processes including ARC and RSW
Proficiency in metal forming and different joining methods including resistance spot welding
Knowledge of materials and benefits of utilizing one type over the other
Working knowledge of material used in current production vehicles
Design requirements (and best practices) for selecting and joining materials
Understanding of vehicle systems, materials, and industry standards and their impact to the body structure
Solid working knowledge of quality, design and validation tools including FEA, DFA/M, DOE, D/PFMEA, DVP&R, problem solving (8D or similar), GD&T and Tolerance Stack-up
Understanding of FMVSS standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed
Organized and accurate with a strong attention to detail
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment adhering to project milestones
Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze and solve problems
Preferred
Prototype fabrication and welding knowledge
Proficiency in CAD tools (Inventor), PLM (Teamcenter), and MS Office
5 years' work experience in automotive body structures design
Previous assembly plant launch experience
Dimensional Management and understanding of GD&T
Company
United Access
United Access is the second largest mobility dealer in the nation and was rated the Top Recommended Dealer in 2024 by BraunAbility Customers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-01-07
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