We are looking for an experienced Senior Body-in-White (BIW) Design Engineer to support the development of vehicle body structures from the concept phase through series production. The idóneo candidate combines strong expertise in BIW design and component development with hands-on experience in vehicle architecture, packaging studies, feasibility assessments, and supplier coordination within Japanese automotive OEM environments.

Key Responsibilities
· Develop and design Body-in-White structures and components throughout the entire product development cycle, from concept development to production release.
· Take technical ownership of vehicle body components and assemblies, managing their development, validation, release, and continuous improvement.
· Create and modify CAD models, technical drawings, and engineering documentation using CATIA V5.
· Perform packaging studies, feasibility assessments, and integration activities within the vehicle architecture.
· Develop engineering solutions that consider crash performance, manufacturability, joining technologies, assembly requirements, weight targets, and cost objectives.
· Define and optimize body structure concepts, joining systems, and manufacturing solutions.
· Coordinate one or more Design Engineers and collaborate with manufacturing, simulation,



testing, quality, and project teams.
· Support prototype builds, validation activities, and industrialization phases.
· Analyze technical issues and implement robust engineering solutions.
· Ensure compliance with OEM development processes, engineering standards, and release procedures.

Your Profile
· A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification.
· A minimum of five years of experience in Body-in-White development within the automotive industry.
· Proven experience developing structural vehicle components, such as: o Front-end structures o Rear-end structures o Underbody systems o Crash structures o Pillars, frames and reinforcements
· Experience managing components or subsystems with direct engineering responsibility.
· A strong understanding of vehicle architecture, packaging, and feasibility processes.
· Experience working in premium automotive OEM or Tier 1 environments.
· Knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, crash requirements, and design-for-production principles.
· An independent, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset.
· Good English language skills are required.

📌 Senior BIW Design Engineer (Olesa de Montserrat)
🏢 Lyseon-Mecad Group
📍 Olesa de Montserrat