Structural Engineer

Overview

Job Title:
Body Structure Engineer

We are seeking a talented Body Structure Engineer to design and develop body (floor) structures in CAD and support prototype builds. This role involves concept generation, mock-ups, and overseeing prototype, design verification, and process verification builds. You will be responsible for planning design, procurement, assembly, and validation requirements, ensuring alignment with overall project timing and deliverables. The ideal candidate will ensure that designs meet quality and cost targets, propose cost-effective alternatives, and support design commonization efforts.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and leading design reviews is essential to ensure comprehensive design considerations.

• Design and develop body (floor) structures using CAD software.
• Support prototype builds through concept generation and mock-ups.
• Oversee all prototype, design verification, and process verification builds.
• Plan and manage design, procurement, assembly, and validation requirements, aligning with project timelines and deliverables.
• Ensure designs conform to quality and cost targets; suggest low-cost alternatives.
• Support design commonization efforts.
• Collaborate in the design of body structure fixtures.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Portfolio, to ensure comprehensive design considerations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Experience with structural design.
• Experience with sheet metal.

• 5 years’ work experience in automotive body structures design is preferred.
• Previous assembly plant launch experience is preferred (ground up design).
• Experience with joining methods such as welding.
• Understanding of Dimensional Management and GD&T is preferred.

The role requires onsite work at the Winamac facility, collaborating closely with product development engineers. The company specializes in making vehicles wheelchair accessible and is currently working on converting SUVs, such as the Chevy Traverse.

This is a Permanent position based out of Winamac, IN.

The pay range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000/yr.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

This is a fully onsite position in Winamac, IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.