Closure Design Release Engineer

Closure Design release Engineer, you will lead the development of critical

rear-vehicle systems, ensuring they meet rigorous safety, functional, and

manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Development:

  Responsible for the engineering, design, development, timing, and release of

  rear 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.