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Body CAD Engineer
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Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering planning and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Body CAD Engineer for an assigned project with a client in the automotive industry. The role is based in Novi MI or Charlotte NC and requires onsite presence and occasional domestics travel. If you are eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects we look forward to your application.
PURPOSE:
The Body CAD Engineer is responsible for the design development and release of body sheet metal stampings and assemblies for next-generation all-electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs. This role combines advanced CAD expertise with a first-principles engineering approach to deliver optimized solutions that meet cost weight performance and customer experience targets. The engineer will collaborate across functions and with suppliers to support the full product development lifecycle from concept through launch..
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering or a related technical field
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
PURPOSE:
The Body CAD Engineer is responsible for the design development and release of body sheet metal stampings and assemblies for next-generation all-electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs. This role combines advanced CAD expertise with a first-principles engineering approach to deliver optimized solutions that meet cost weight performance and customer experience targets. The engineer will collaborate across functions and with suppliers to support the full product development lifecycle from concept through launch..
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and release body sheet metal stampings and assemblies for new vehicle programs.
- Design components to meet cost weight and vehicle performance targets across all development milestones.
- Perform section component and subsystem analysis to optimize overall vehicle efficiency and structural performance.
- Support Digital Twin and simulation teams by evaluating durability NVH and safety results and developing engineering solutions for identified issues.
- Create and develop CAD models to support design studies concept validation and production development.
- Support prototype development for virtual and physical validation including field testing activities.
- Proactively evaluate customer experience inputs and propose system-level design improvements.
- Manage CAD engineering resources and coordinate with supplier partners to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
- Act as a key member of the Body Structures team and collaborate with all cross-functional Scout teams.
Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering or a related technical field
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong experience in sheet metal design and body structure engineering.
- Proficiency in CATIA for CAD design and development of complex parts and assemblies.
- Strong understanding of first-principles engineering and structural design fundamentals.
- Experience across full product development lifecycle: design testing and launch.
- Familiarity with CAE tools and simulation-driven development processes.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to build effective working relationships at all organizational levels.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced high-growth and change-driven environment.
- Experience working with supplier-managed CAD development
- Experience working in automotive OEM or startup EV environments
- Background in virtual validation Digital Twin or advanced CAE integration
- Experience with Volkswagen
- Experience with pickup truck or SUV body structures and closures systems
- Experience in prototype development and physical testing support
- Strong customer-focused mindset with ability to translate user experience into engineering improvements
- Willingness to travel
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work is normally performed in an office laboratory manufacturing floor or machine shop setting where physical work includes but is not limited to sitting standing reaching kneeling bending and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.
FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:
- Location: Novi MI or Charlotte NC
- Schedule: Full Time/ 40 hours per week
- Travel: domestics travel as required
- Overtime: as required
- Assignment Start: June 2026 December 2030
- Duration: up to 4.5 years
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e. SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
