Design and Release Engineer - Closures
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Automotive Engineering
Position Overview
The Closure Design Release Engineer (DRE) leads the design, development, integration, and validation of automotive closure systems (doors, hood, tailgate/liftgate, trunk lid, side doors, and sealing/latching systems). This role spans concept creation through production launch, ensuring full compliance with structural, ergonomic, safety, NVH, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities- Design & Integration:
Lead 3D/2D CAD development for closure assemblies, including metal/composite panels, hinges, latches, drop glass mechanisms, and sealing systems. - Cross-Functional Alignment:
Coordinate with Styling, Body-in-White (BIW), Vehicle Integration, Ergonomics, and Manufacturing to align functional packaging and vehicle clearance. - Validation & Testing:
Define and execute DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report) for sealing, water ingress, air leakage, slam durability, crash safety, and operational effort (effort-to-close). - Root Cause & Issue Resolution:
Analyze warranty, pre-production build, and assembly plant issues (gap and flush, wind noise, water leaks) using 8D and 5-Why methodologies. - Supplier & Tooling Management:
Manage Tier-1 supplier design deliverables, tool timing, DFM/DFA feasibility, and part approvals (PPAP).
- Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering. - Experience:
3+ years of automotive engineering experience dedicated to vehicle closure systems as a Design Release Engineer. - CAD/PLM Proficiency:
Proficient in CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX, along with PLM environments like Teamcenter or Enovia. - Technical Mastery:
Solid understanding of closure kinematics, stamping/joining processes (spot welding, hem flanging, structural adhesives), and sealing design. - Quality & Engineering Tools:
Practical knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, 6-Sigma quality practices, and problem-solving protocols.
- EV Lightweight Structures:
Experience with electric vehicle lightweight closure structures (aluminum, composite panels, frameless doors). - Mechatronics & Powered Closures:
Familiarity with powered closure systems (power liftgates, automated door actuation, electronic latches). - Launch & Production Support:
Pre-production build and assembly plant launch support experience.
SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production.
SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.
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