Closures Design and Development Engineer

We are seeking high-caliber Lead Engineers to spearhead the development of Door Handles for current production programs. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of exterior and interior handle mechanisms. You will lead strategic suppliers through an accelerated "go-fast" application process, moving from initial design to full production readiness.

• Supplier Leadership:
  Lead and manage suppliers through all development stages, ensuring parts are released and ready for production tooling.
• Project Management:
  Maintain project timing, drive milestone compliance, and keep management informed of progress and roadblocks.
• Quality & Validation:
  Ensure all tooled parts are validated per PPAP requirements and coordinate both supplier and internal vehicle/sub-system validation testing.
• Technical Design:
  Perform design, CAD, and drawing reviews.
• Run analytical verifications including simulations, calculations, and stack-ups.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work with internal technical groups (including latching and closures) to ensure all interface requirements are met.
• Documentation:
  Integrate lessons learned into FMEAs, prepare technical presentations, and manage supplier design data within internal systems (WERS, Teamcenter).

• Experience:
  
  10+ years of mechanisms development experience (ideally related to latching, handles, or exterior mechanisms).
• Technical Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of engineering plastics, steels, and manufacturing processes (molding, stampings, castings).
• Software Proficiency:
  Experience with CATIA V5/V6, Teamcenter/Enovia, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Engineering Tools:
  Expertise with DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, and problem‑solving tools (5D/8D, 6‑sigma).
• Communication:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills for regular interaction with technical groups and management.

• Experience with water management, sealing design, greases, and painted plastics.
• Understanding of electronics such as microswitches and small harnesses.
• Familiarity with tolerance analytical tools (C‑Tol, 3
  
  DCS, Enventive) or CAE tools (ADAMS, FEA, Hypermesh).