BIW Design Engineer

About the Company

Sonalika Industries is a major producer of agricultural machinery and implements, with a portfolio of more than 70 farm equipment solutions. Its range includes rotavators, ploughs, seed drills, harvesters, and other products aimed at delivering durable, advanced, and cost-effective mechanization to farmers in India and across international markets.

Role Overview

The BIW Design Engineer will be responsible for creating and refining body-in-white components and assemblies for vehicle programs. The role calls for strong knowledge of BIW design fundamentals, vehicle integration, and engineering validation, along with the ability to work closely with multiple internal teams to deliver robust, manufacturable designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop BIW parts and assemblies.
• Apply BIW design principles, master section basics, welding rules, GD&T, fixture-related considerations, and vehicle assembly sequencing.
• Work with design, manufacturing, testing, quality, vendor development, purchase, and other cross-functional teams.
• Make sure BIW designs meet durability, NVH, safety, and regulatory expectations.
• Review and interpret simulation and CAE reports to guide design decisions.
• Improve designs for easier assembly and manufacturability, with a focus on DFA and DFM.
• Troubleshoot and close engineering issues related to BIW parts during development.
• Support ongoing improvements in design and manufacturing methods.
• Coordinate design, development, and integration work for core vehicle systems such as powertrain, chassis, electrical, and trims.
• Understand vehicle specifications and product variant strategies.
• Manage how different vehicle systems interact to support performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Define design goals and parameters for vehicle systems and sub-systems.
• Select and develop DVPs for vehicle systems and sub-systems.
• Recommend solutions based on CAE or virtual simulation outputs for components and parts.
• Contribute to at least one complete project delivery from start to finish.
• Maintain compliance with automotive standards, design quality expectations, project timelines, and delivery targets.

Requirements

• B.Tech / B.E. in any specialization.
• Hands-on experience with BIW design and automotive product development.
• Knowledge of BIW parameters, master sections, welding criteria, GD&T, and fixture concepts.
• Ability to interpret CAE or simulation reports and translate them into design actions.
• Understanding of durability, NVH, safety, and regulatory requirements in vehicle design.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments.
• Familiarity with vehicle specifications, variant management, and system integration.
• Exposure to DFA, DFM, and quality-focused design practices.
• Proven involvement in at least one full project delivery.

Additional Information

The position is based in Noida, India. The compensation for this role is INR 8,00,000 to INR 15,00,000 per year.