BIW Lead Engineer

As a BIW Lead Engineer at EDAG Engineering UK, your primary responsibilities include 3D CAD design and modeling of body-in-white components using software like CATIA V5. You'll ensure that designs meet manufacturing feasibility through 2D drawing and GD&T. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop lightweight and crashworthy BIW structures while optimizing designs for cost-effectiveness and compliance with automotive safety standards.

For the BIW Lead Engineer role at EDAG Engineering UK, candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Manufacturing Engineering. A minimum of 5 years of experience in BIW CAD design within the automotive industry is also required, alongside proficiency in CAD software like CATIA V5 and knowledge of GD&T, stamping, and welding processes.

Collaboration is key for a BIW Lead Engineer at EDAG Engineering UK. You will work closely with teams across design, manufacturing, and CAE to ensure that your designs not only meet performance requirements but also align with production capabilities. This teamwork extends to liaising with suppliers regarding material selection and manufacturing processes to develop efficient and cost-effective solutions.

Success as a BIW Lead Engineer at EDAG Engineering UK relies on a unique blend of technical and soft skills. Strong problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, and effective communication are essential. Additionally, expertise in DFMEA, PFMEA, and crashworthiness considerations will enhance your contributions, as will familiarity with cost management and supplier negotiations.

EDAG Engineering UK offers a comprehensive benefits package for BIW Lead Engineers, including a health cash plan after successful probation, pension plans, hybrid working options, and 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. Employees also enjoy generous absence cover, ensuring a supportive work environment.

In answering this question, be sure to highlight specific examples of your experience with CAD software like CATIA V5. Discuss the types of BIW components you've worked on, any challenges you faced, and how you achieved successful outcomes through innovative design.

This is your chance to demonstrate your knowledge of DFM and DFA principles. Explain their importance in the design process, citing examples from past projects where these principles helped streamline production or reduce costs.

Discuss your approach to understanding and applying automotive standards like Euro NCAP and FMVSS. Provide examples of how you have integrated safety considerations into your design processes and how you stay up-to-date on relevant regulations.

When discussing GD&T, outline how you've applied geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in your designs. Provide instances where your knowledge of GD&T has positively impacted the manufacturability of your components.

Emphasize your leadership skills here. Discuss your experience in fostering collaboration among team members from different departments, how you communicate effectively, and any specific strategies you employ to keep everyone aligned toward a common goal.

Talk about your experience working with lightweight materials and their advantages. Share examples of specific projects where you successfully implemented these materials and how they improved performance and cost efficiency.

Provide a detailed account of a specific engineering challenge, highlighting your problem-solving skills. Discuss the steps you took to analyze the issue, the solutions you considered, and the outcome of your efforts.

Demonstrate your negotiation and collaboration skills by sharing your experience in working with suppliers. Discuss how you build relationships, communicate expectations, and ensure quality and compliance in material procurement.

Talk about your commitment to professional development, including any courses, certifications, or industry events you participate in. Mention how this ongoing education informs your work and enhances your contributions.

Illustrate your ability to leverage data in decision-making by discussing how you utilize data analysis tools and practices. Provide examples of how data impacts your design choices and improves outcomes.