Closure Design Release Engineer

As aClosure Design release Engineer, you will lead the development of critical rear-vehicle systems, ensuring they meet rigorous safety, functional, and manufacturing standards.

• Design & Development:
  
  Responsible for the engineering, design, development, timing, and release ofrear 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.