Development Engineer, Body Structure | Entwicklungsingenieur (m/w/d) Karosserie

univativ GmbH Stuttgart

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Jan 15, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This project-based role seeks a Development Engineer passionate about vehicle construction to actively shape the series readiness of components and assemblies within the body structure, focusing specifically on the side wall and roof. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and optimizing technical solutions while ensuring compliance with manufacturing processes, legal requirements, cost, weight, and interface specifications. The engineer will collaborate interdisciplinary with teams across passive safety, calculation, overall vehicle construction, quality, production, logistics, and procurement to drive industrialization until series application. Key qualifications include a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Vehicle Technology, profound knowledge of body construction, materials, and manufacturing methods, and proficiency in CAD and relevant engineering systems. This position offers the chance to apply expertise within a dynamic, creative, and international automotive environment.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Technology, or a comparable qualification with a specialization in Design/Body Construction

Experience

  • Professional experience in body construction
  • Experience with relevant engineering systems
  • Experience with CAD systems
  • Experience driving industrialization processes to series application

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract; Team and results-oriented mindset required