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With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.\nAs part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.\nWhen you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.\nThe Closures Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of vehicle closure systems, such as side doors, hood, fender, liftgate, tailgate, etc. This role focuses on the critical intersection of sheet metal structures and mechanical hardware. You will ensure that closure systems are engineered for structural integrity and manufacturing feasibility while seamlessly integrating hardware such as latches, hinges, and seals. You will support the product from early concept through prototype testing and final production launch, meet all functional, safety, and aesthetic requirements.\nWhat you'll do...\nLead sub-system mechanical development and integration of closure systems, including sheet metal, door latches, hinges, hood/tailgate hardware, struts, and exterior handles.\nDesign and develop closure inner and outer panels, reinforcements, and architectural interfaces using CAD (3DX/CATIA).\nPackage and integrate moving mechanical components including hinges, latches, checks, and seals, ensuring proper kinematics and clearance.\nDefine and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP&R). Coordinate physical testing for durability, strength, and environmental performance, and correlate results with CAE simulations.\nWork closely with Studio Design to ensure 'Class A' surface feasibility while maintaining engineering requirements for structural stiffness and water sealing.\nCollaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure sheet metal designs are optimized for stamping, hemming, and assembly (welding/bonding).\nManage supplier technical delivery to ensure hardware components meet functional, weight, and cost targets.\nTroubleshoot and resolve technical issues during the development, prototype build, and vehicle launch phases.\nOwn the CAD, BOM, and GD&T documentation for assigned closure sub-systems.\nYou'll have...\nBachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.\n3+ years of experience in production vehicle development and launch.\n3+ years of experience utilizing CAD (3DX or CATIA preferred) for automotive body or closure systems.\nDemonstrated experience in the design and release of sheet metal components or mechanical hardware\nEven better, you may have...\nClosures Expertise: Strong understanding of closure-specific requirements, including hemming, sealing systems, and door-retention kinematics.\nExpert Mechanical Fundamentals: Deep understanding of mechanism kinematics, linkages, and electromechanical integration (e.g., e-latches and powered closures).\nMaterials & Manufacturing: Strong knowledge of sheet metal stamping, casting, and materials science to facilitate seamless integration of hardware into the vehicle body.\nCAE Literacy: Ability to leverage CAE tools to drive design decisions regarding mechanism stiffness, timing, and structural integrity.\nRegulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with global safety standards and FMVSS requirements related to door retention and closure systems.\nValidation Knowledge: Experience with DVP&R, including cycle testing, slam testing, and environmental soak validation.\nCraftsmanship: Strong understanding of GD&T and how mechanism tolerances impact vehicle-level gaps, flushes, and user perceived quality.\nHands-on Approach: Experience in physical prototyping and a 'boots-on-the-ground' mentality during production build events.\nSalary Range: $120,000-$140,000/K\nThe actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience \nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.\nPlease beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.\nCompliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. 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