Engineer (all genders) – Closures Structures

You face challenges like

1. being responsible for the design and development of automotive Closures Structures parts and assemblies, such as Hoods, Fenders, Front and Rear Side Doors, Decklids, and Liftgates, with a preference for aluminum or composite designs and knowledge of hinges and kinematic requirements from a blank page into production
2. designing with excellence at system and component level, paying great attention to every detail and creating optimized designs for performance, size, weight, durability and cost
3. working closely with both internal teams and external suppliers, using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible
4. collaborating with other stakeholders and attribute owners across the company, such as Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing and Design Studio to create world-class designs
5. collaborating with cross-functional teams such as CAE by interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design
6. collaborating with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequences and build quality
7. working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Design and Product Development, as well as with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Stamping, and Suppliers on items such as tool buy-offs and secondary component changes
8. creating testing plans and conducting / coordinating physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved
9. performing detailed analysis of section properties, materials and manufacturing processes through benchmarking activities to understand the competitiveness of designs
10. coordinating virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs
11. coordinating and communicating with interfacing suppliers
12. effectively providing direction to others and negotiating balanced solutions
13. determining required tolerances using GD&T
14. traveling domestically and internationally as required

You inspire us by

1. holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited institution, or having equivalent closures automotive experience
2. bringing 3+ years of expertise in automotive closures systems and sub-systems at OEM or supplier level
3. having a solid track record of successful system-level integration
4. working with Class A surface data
5. demonstrating proven 3D CAD skills, with proficiency in CATIA V5 / V6 or similar software
6. applying hands-on practical experience in prototype and production assembly, with the willingness to assemble your own parts
7. contributing expertise in technology, system, and supplier selection
8. effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in high-pressure environments
9. maintaining a detail-oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach
10. managing design release engineering, including engineering change management and project management
11. having a strong understanding of various analysis tools such as ANSYS, OptiStruct, MatLab, ADAMS, etc.
12. demonstrating excellence in your past position while showing creativity in resolving mechanical design problems
13. having experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production
14. applying knowledge of manufacturing processes for closures structures, such as castings, hot and cold stampings, extrusions and joining, while understanding their advantages and limitations

Better Living not only in Engineering – you can expect

1. diverse career paths and individual development perspectives in a future-oriented company
2. mentoring programs, feedback discussions, and further training
3. modern equipped offices
4. flexible working models and mobile work depending on the project situation
5. attractive additional benefits such as daycare subsidies, company pension scheme, company health insurance
6. employee offers such as corporate fitness, JobRad, PC leasing, shopping discounts, and team events

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