Closures Design and Development Engineer

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We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Closures Design Engineer to lead the development of world-class vehicle closure systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, integration, and validation of stamped sheet metal components, including doors, hoods, and tailgates. You will act as a technical pivot point between Creative Studio, Manufacturing, and CAE to ensure our vehicles meet the highest standards of structural integrity, surface quality, and functional durability.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design: Lead the design and development of complex closure assemblies, including inner/outer panels, reinforcements, and integrated hardware (hinges, latches, and strikers).

• Engineering Compliance: Ensure all designs meet strict packaging, structural, crashworthiness, and functional requirements.

• Surface & Aesthetic Integration: Provide technical feedback on Class A surface feasibility, resolving concerns related to gap & flush, surface distortion, and final aesthetic quality.

• Validation & Quality: Develop and manage the DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report). Support validation activities such as door-slam durability, corrosion testing, and hinge fatigue.

• Risk Management: Lead DFMEA updates, conduct issue resolution, and manage technical documentation throughout the program lifecycle.

• Manufacturing Feasibility: Ensure stamping feasibility—monitoring draw direction, springback, thinning, and splits. Provide direct technical input to suppliers during tooling reviews.

• Dimensional Control: Manage CAD clash/clearance, tolerance stack-ups, and GD&T to ensure vehicle-level dimensional targets are achieved.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate daily with BIW, Sealing, CAE, Studio, and Manufacturing teams to resolve design conflicts and optimize for mass production.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience: 5–8 years of direct experience in Automotive Closures design.

• Technical Expertise: * Deep understanding of stamped sheet metal design and mechanism integration.

• Strong knowledge of automotive validation standards and DVP&R processes.

• Proficiency in GD&T and dimensional management.

• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX.

• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and the communication skills necessary to bridge the gap between high-level design and shop-floor manufacturing.

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.