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Design Engineer - Body Structures (BIW)

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Hybrid
Pune, Maharashtra
Junior
Hybrid
Pune, Maharashtra
Junior
Responsible for designing BIW components meeting performance and cost goals, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards.
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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna's Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.
Job Responsibilities:
Design Engineer - Body Structures (BIW)
Role Purpose:
Responsible for designing and developing Body in White (BIW) components that meet performance, cost, and manufacturing goals. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions with a focus on structural integrity, efficiency, and compliance.
Reporting to : Assistant Manager/ Manager/Group lead
Responsibilities/ task:
  • Design and development of BIW structures including pillars, roof rails, cross members, floor panels, etc.
  • 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation using CAD software (Catia V5/V6, NX, etc.)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (CAE, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality) to meet product requirements.
  • Support DFMEA, DVP, and validation plan preparation.
  • Understand and incorporate crash, NVH, stiffness, and durability requirements in the design.
  • Benchmarking and cost optimization for BIW parts.
  • Tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T implementation.
  • Interact with suppliers for tooling feasibility and part manufacturability.
  • Support prototype build, testing, and root cause analysis of issues

Key Performance Indicators
  • No Rework
  • Timely delivery

Role Requirement:
Educational Qualification : BE / DME in Mechanical/production/automobile stream
No. of years of work experience
If BE then 3- 6 years
If DME then 5-7 years
Critical Skill Sets (Technical)
  • CAD Software: Proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA, NX, for designing and modeling BIW components
  • BIW Component Knowledge: Understanding of A/B/C pillars, roof rails, floor panels, cross members, etc
  • Joining Technologies: Familiarity with spot welding, MIG welding, laser welding, adhesives, clinching, and riveting
  • GD&T: Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure proper fit and function of components.
  • Manufacturing Processes: Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as stamping, welding, and assembly techniques used in BIW production.
  • Drawing Creation: Preparation of detailed 2D drawings with BOM, annotations, and tolerances.

Critical Skill Sets (Behavioral)
  • Good communication skills
  • Basic Problem Solving
  • Continuous Improvement Orientation
  • Ability to work in team
  • Domestic / International Mobility readiness.

Proficiency in languages
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Regional / Native Language

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Steyr

Top Skills

Cad Software
Catia
Nx

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