Closure Design Release Engineer
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Description
As a
Closure Design release Engineer, you will lead the development of critical
rear-vehicle systems, ensuring they meet rigorous safety, functional, and
manufacturing standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design & Development: Responsible for the engineering, design, development, timing, and release of rear body closure sheet metal (e.g., liftgates, decklids, or tailgates) and associated hinging systems.
- Validation: Manage the development and validation of assigned components;
- communicate technical product status and competitor benchmarking to management.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Lead packaging coordination with adjacent departments including electromechanical (latches/cinching motors), electrical (harnessing), lighting (taillamps), and interior/exterior trim.
- Virtual Performance: Work closely with virtual validation groups to ensure the CAE scorecard is met and verify manufacturing feasibility.
- Quality Documentation: Maintain and update DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) and DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis).
- Supplier Management: Support and manage suppliers for quality actions and Value Optimization (VO) activities.
- Collaborative Alignment: Support meetings during NA work hours and collaborate with local engineering, Architecture/Vehicle Concepts, and program science teams to align iterative models with packaging and system requirements.
Profile
- Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent ABET-accredited program.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant automotive engineering experience.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter.
- Technical Expertise: Intermediate to advanced experience in Body-in-White (BIW), Rear Closures, or Exterior Systems.
- Materials & Process : Experience with composites and composite production processes.
- Experience with steel and aluminum forming processes.
- Knowledge of high-strength steels, weld parameters, and GD&T.
- Manufacturing: Previous BIW in-plant launch experience is highly preferred.
- Risk Management: Proven experience with DFMEA and DVP&R protocols.
Requirements
to be met:
- Eligible to work in USA (Canadian citizens are eligible for the
TN Visa).
- Commute daily to Auburn Hills.