Closures Design and Development Engineer
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.
Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.