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. Bachelor’s or Master’s 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.