Body Structure Architect

Lead early-phase body structure feasibility assessments for new vehicle concepts, major architecture changes, and advanced studies Evaluate packaging, proportion, occupant, and structural concept proposals to determine technical viability and key tradeoffs Partner closely with studio, vehicle architecture, CAE, and manufacturing teams to align design intent with feasible body structure solutions Provide expert guidance during concept reviews, integration reviews, and cross-functional workshops to surface risks, alternatives, and recommendations early in the development process Develop and communicate structural feasibility strategies, including assumptions, risks, options, and recommended paths forward for leadership and program teams Influence body structure direction by balancing performance, package efficiency, manufacturability, investment, timing, and program complexity Drive cross-functional issue resolution by coordinating expert input from engineering disciplines and translating that input into actionable design guidance Support creation of coarse study math, feasibility criteria, and targeted assessments needed to mature concepts into credible program recommendations Requirements Bachelor degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or other relevant degree 8 years of relevant engineering experience in automotive body structures, vehicle architecture, feasibility, packaging, or product development Deep understanding of body structure design principles, feasibility assessment methods, and cross-functional vehicle integration Strong ability to evaluate early concepts with incomplete information and provide clear technical direction Experience working across design, CAE, manufacturing, and product engineering teams Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical tradeoffs to both engineering teams and leadership Demonstrated ability to lead through influence as a senior technical expert without direct people-management responsibility Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in body structure design principles and feasibility assessment methods, with a strong ability to evaluate concepts and provide technical direction. Collaborates effectively across engineering disciplines to influence design solutions and drive cross-functional issue resolution. Highest-signal resume keywords Body Structure Design Principles Feasibility Assessment Methods Cross-Functional Vehicle Integration Technical Direction Evaluation Strong Communication Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Automotive Body Structures Vehicle Architecture Packaging Evaluation Product Development Coarse Study Math Feasibility Criteria Development Technical Tradeoff Analysis Risk Assessment Design Guidance Concept Review Leadership Soft Skills Influence Without Authority Clear Communication Cross-Functional Collaboration Problem-Solving Leadership Through Influence Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Engineering Bachelor Degree in Math Bachelor Degree in Physics Industry Keywords Automotive Engineering Vehicle Development Design Intent Alignment Manufacturability Program Complexity #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor