BIW & Closures Engineer

Title: BIW & Closures Engineer Location: Spartanburg, SC (Onsite) Fulltime/Contract Key Responsibilities: Product Lifecycle Management: Monitor and support vehicles from production through end-of-life, implement design changes based on field performance and customer feedback Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve manufacturing or quality issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions Product Optimization: Refine existing designs for cost, weight, or performance improvements, ensure compatibility with evolving regulations and technologies, Work with suppliers to address component-level issues, validate supplier changes and ensure they meet design intent Quality Feedback Integration: Analyzing warranty data, service reports, and customer complaints Technology Refresh: Supporting mid-cycle product facelifts or feature upgrades Documentation & Compliance: Maintain engineering documentation for all changes, Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards Testing & Validation: Support validation of updated components or systems, analyze test data to confirm performance and durability Supplier Collaboration: Working with suppliers to improve component design, materials, or manufacturing processes, Managing obsolescence and alternate sourcing for long-term sustainability Desired Skills and Experience: Excellent CATIA V5 2D/3D skills Design & Development knowledge of BIW SYSTEMS - Body Side Panels, A,B,C Pillars, Closures (Doors, Roof, Bonnet, Tail Gate), Fender, Carrier Systems - Front End Carrier, Crash Management System, Fuel flaps, Charging flaps etc to support Series Management issues Experience in Style Surface Feasibility & Analysis i.e. checking Draft, Tooling Feasibility, ECE R26 Regulation Evaluation, creating concept proposals Packaging Study with surrounding parts, Benchmarking Study and Analysis, Joining Processes for Sheet metal parts. Should have experience in DFx (Design for Mfg., assembly & Serviceability) Knowledge in tooling, fixings, Materials, GD & T, Stack up DFMEA, DVP etc. will be preferable Understand CAE, Sheet metal Simulation requirements, Targets and results for project requirements & implementation Good knowledge and experience of Tools and processes is preferred. Leadership and motivation in a design role is essential 7 to 12+ years of previous experience of Design activities at OEM with a demonstrable record of delivery of the accountabilities Working in plant environment and ability to manage cross functional team coordination A strong track record of delivering design to timelines, weight and cost targets Supplier liaison, understanding and implementing DFM requirements Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree preferred Background in luxury cars design and development preferred Personal Attributes: Delivery focused, with a demonstrable track record of on-time delivery Self-motivated to deliver excellence and perform beyond targets Strong communication skills Good organizational skills and ability to project manage design tasks both internally and with the supplier(s); Advanced problem-solving abilities Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.

Created: 2025-09-27