· Lead BIW Development:
Lead the full-lifecycle technical management of the automobile Body-in-White (BIW), covering the entire MDS process from conceptual design, detailed design, prototype verification to mass production. Provide system technical solution, design specifications and FLH/KLH compliant with MB standards, ensuring technical solutions meet the requirements of vehicle performance, safety, cost, lightweight, reliability and manufacturability.
· Product Design and Optimization:
Be responsible for the structural design, performance matching and lightweight optimization of core BIW assemblies. Collaborate with cross function team (PLE, package, Powertrain, Chassis, NVH, HVAC, interior and exterior, E/E) and suppliers to solve technical problems in the design stage, such as structural interference, insufficient strength, excessive NVH, and poor welding processability, so as to improve BIW torsional stiffness, bending stiffness, light weight to match the requirements on safety, durability and anti-corrosion. Cooperate with KRU and PP, ensure BIW delivery with required PMI information and manufacturing ability.
· Technology R&D and Innovation:
Track cutting-edge industry technologies (such as integrated Mega casting parts, Door rings, application of high-strength steel/aluminium/composite materials, modular platform body design, intelligent connection technology, etc.). Lead the pre-research of BIW-related technologies, patent layout and the implementation of innovative projects. Cooperate with suppliers for core technology co-creation, promote the iterative upgrade of BIW technologies, and support the improvement of the differentiated competitiveness of MB's whole vehicle products.
· Project Collaboration and Management:
Serve as the technical leader of the BIW, participate in the project meeting for technical topic reporting and escalating, e.g Tech/Zone-meeting, PLS, SCQ, and formulate system development plans and targets. Coordinate resources across departments (Design, Package, PLE, EE, interior, Exterior, safety, KSB, KSO, MP, AF, PP, KRU, MBRDI, MO, PM and GSP) and with suppliers, clarify the technical interface definition and deliverable requirements with surrounding System Engineers, promote the project to meet the targets on schedule, and solve technical bottlenecks in the prototype trial production, pilot production and mass production stages.
· Supplier Technical Management:
Be responsible for the technical evaluation, selection and cooperation management of core BIW suppliers (stamping/hot-forming/roll-forming/Die-casting parts, assembly parts, material suppliers etc.). Jointly with surrounding System Engineers, formulate supplier technical requirements and acceptance standards compliant with FLH/KLH and MB standards. Conduct technical audits and guidance for suppliers, supervise the quality and delivery progress of supplier components, and promote suppliers to carry out technical improvement and cost optimization.
· Standard and Process Construction:
Follow, Clarify and improve the MB's standards, test specifications and development processes related to the BIW, clarify the implementation requirements of MB requirements and standards, and standardize the collaboration processes and responsibility boundaries with cross team and suppliers. Improve the technical document management system (including design template, BOM, technical agreements, test reports, failure mode analysis reports, etc.). Conduct the precipitation and sharing of technical knowledge and guide the improvement of technical capabilities of team members.
· Quality Problem Solving:
Lead the analysis and rectification of quality problems of the BIW in hardware phase, cooperate with cross team and suppliers to conduct root cause investigation, define SOMA, LAMA and preventive measures together with RD1/RD2, MP and QM for future projects, reduce the after-sales failure rate and improve customer satisfaction. Support deviation documentation in PDRS system.
Education
-University degree in mechanical or automotive engineering
Experience
- Have more than 12 years of work experience in BIW development in automobile OEMs and have led the development of BIW for at least 3 complete vehicle projects (from conceptual design to mass production, at least 1 BEV project). Those with work experience in mainstream joint venture/independent brand OEMs are preferred, and those with relevant project experience in MB or similar automobile enterprises are preferred.
Specific Knowledge
• Profoundly understand the BIW platform/structural principles, design specifications, development processes and industry technical trends of BIW, have a deep understanding of the core requirements of design standards, master the interface relationship with development team and plant, and be familiar with the performance requirements, selection standards and high-quality supplier resources of core components.
• Possess solid professional knowledge in structural mechanics, material performance, joining technology, CAE simulation, etc. Proficiency in 3D design software such as NX, rick experience to cooperate with simulation team for complete BIW structural validation and have the ability to conduct collaborative design with cross-departmental teams and suppliers.
• Familiar with relevant laws, regulations and standards in the automobile industry (such as safety, environmental protection, durability, anti-corrosion etc.), have rich experience in BIW test and verification, and be able to jointly with cross-departmental teams and suppliers formulate test plans compliant with MB standards, analyze test data and output improvement reports.
• Have extremely strong ability to solve complex technical problems and be able to quickly locate and solve difficult problems in the design, trial production, mass production and after-sales stages of the BIW (such as Noise, leakage issue, insufficient stiffness, unqualified corrosion performance, joining defects, etc.). Be good at coordinating cross-departmental teams and suppliers to jointly promote problem rectification.
• Have good project management ability, cross-departmental (Local development, Project management team, HQ and Plant) and supplier communication and coordination ability as well as team leadership awareness, be able to effectively coordinate internal and external resources to promote project implementation and have strong pressure resistance.
• Be rigorous and meticulous at work, have a strong sense of responsibility, possess innovation awareness and continuous learning ability, and be able to adapt to the rapid iteration of the automobile industry.
• Solid knowledge in MB development processes and project decision landscape (e.g. MDS, Tech, Pro, Zone-meeting)
- Intercultural competence and communication skills with various hierarchy levels and joint venture partners
- Very good Chinese and English language skills, German language beneficial
- High commitment for automobiles and self-responsible working attitude and initiative
- Willingness to travel in domestic and abroad to handle projects topics
- Strong planning and organizational skills, supplier management skill
- Good communication skill and problem-solving skill