Product Engineer – Body / Body-in-White (BiW)
Location: Louisville, KY
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite, 5 days/week
Contract Length: Approximately 9.5 months, with potential for extension based on business needs
Target Start Date: December 7, 2026
Schedule: Morning shift, overtime may be required
Travel: None
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Product Engineer – Body to support vehicle launch activities at a major automotive assembly facility in Louisville, KY.
This is a highly hands-on, plant-floor engineering position serving as a key liaison between
Product Development, Manufacturing/Vehicle Operations, and external suppliers. The ideal candidate will bring extensive
Body-in-White (BiW) experience and a strong background supporting vehicle launches.
You will be the on-site engineering point of contact for body structure issues, helping identify root causes, implement engineering solutions, coordinate design changes, and keep production moving during critical launch phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary on-site engineering resource for vehicle body structure and BiW issues.
- Provide hands-on technical support across the Body Shop, Paint Shop, and Final Assembly areas.
- Troubleshoot production and component issues and lead root-cause analysis and issue resolution.
- Partner with suppliers and engineering teams to resolve component defects and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate engineering changes and part cut-ins on the production line.
- Track part pedigree and communicate upcoming product or design modifications to plant teams.
- Support manufacturing joining processes, including welding, riveting, and structural adhesives.
- Work closely with Vehicle Operations and manufacturing counterparts to ensure product designs are feasible for production.
- Support quality reviews and validation testing.
- Provide daily launch-status updates, identifying open issues, production blockers, and areas requiring escalation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- 10+ years of Body-in-White (BiW) experience
- Hands-on vehicle launch experience on at least one automotive program
- Strong background in structural engineering and/or manufacturing engineering
- Demonstrated experience with root-cause analysis and technical issue resolution
- Proficiency with CATIA V5, 3DX, or a comparable 3D design package
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing teams, product engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Must be located in the Louisville area or willing to work onsite in Louisville, KY, five days per week
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with hot-stamped components
- Experience with large automotive castings
- Knowledge of Body-in-White joining processes, including welding, riveting, and adhesives
- Experience coordinating engineering changes during automotive launch programs
- Master’s degree is a plus
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