Lead Engineer Body Side and Roof System

What awaits you/ Job Profile

• You will lead the development of Body Side & Roof BIW structures including Convertible Roof translating styling intent (CAS/Class-A surfaces) into robust manufacturable engineering solutions aligned with premium vehicle standards.
• You will collaborate closely with global stakeholders including Munich COC teams and cross-functional engineering groups driving alignment across design CAE manufacturing and suppliers.
• You will be part of a high-performance culture that values engineering excellence innovation and continuous improvement while guiding your module team.
• Lead Bodyside and Roof Systems within the Digital Product Engineering cluster (Unit CAD Body Structures) ensuring quality timing cost and weight targets are consistently achieved.
• Drive collaboration with design studios to ensure seamless integration of styling intent into engineering feasibility while maintaining structural integrity and manufacturability.
• Mentor and guide a team of CAD engineers fostering technical capability design best practices and program ownership mindset.

What should you bring along

• Strong expertise in BIW design and development with deep understanding of body structures and integration of styling intent into engineering solutions.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively work with global design CAE manufacturing and program teams including close coordination with Munich stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of German is an added advantage.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in automotive BIW design & development with successful delivery of at least 2 full vehicle programs from concept to production.
• Strong proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA V5/V6 3DX) and PLM systems along with good knowledge of GD&T manufacturing processes and product validation.
• Proactive result-oriented mindset with strong ownership problem-solving capabilities and focus on quality cost and timeline adherence.

Must have technical skill

• Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA V5/V6 / 3DX with strong experience in 3D modeling detailing and drawing release.
• Solid knowledge of GD&T tolerance stack-up analysis and dimensional management principles.
• Good understanding of vehicle architecture crash requirements and structural performance considerations.
• Experience working with PLM tools (Teamcenter ENOVIA or equivalent) for data management and engineering release processes.
• Familiarity with design validation processes including interaction with CAE for structural durability and safety requirements.
• Experience in cost optimization weight reduction and value engineering methodologies.
• Good understanding of supplier tooling manufacturing feasibility and production readiness (Tooling & SOP phases).
• Exposure to digital engineering tools automation and emerging technologies (e.g. parametric design AI-assisted engineering) is an added advantage.

Good to have skills

• Exposure to Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) principles ensuring optimized and production-ready BIW designs.
• Experience in early concept feasibility assessment supporting rapid design iterations while maintaining engineering robustness and program constraints.
• Familiarity with dimensional validation tolerance management and integration of styling inputs into BIW feasibility studies.
• Ability to support innovation lightweighting and cost optimization initiatives during development phases.