Sr. Engineer Closures Doors Structures

#19 Sr. Engineer - Closures Structures Responsibilities: • Responsible for the design and development of automotive Closures Structures parts and assemblies such as Hoods, Fenders, Front and Rear Side Doors, Decklids and Tail Gates with a preference on aluminum or composite designs with knowledge of hinges and kinematic requirements from a blank page into production. • Design with excellence at system and component level with great attention to every detail creating optimized for performance, size, weight, durability, and cost. • Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible. • Work closely with other stake owners and attribute owners across the company such as Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing, Design Studio, etc. to create world class designs. • Collaboration with cross functional teams such as CAE by interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design. • Collaboration with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequence and build quality. • Cross functionally works with Manufacturing, Design and Product Development as well as with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Stamping and Suppliers on items such as tool buyoffs and secondary component changes. • Ability to create testing plan and conduct / coordinate physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved. • Perform detailed analysis of section properties, materials, and manufacturing processes through benchmarking activities to understand competitiveness of designs. • Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs. • Coordinate and communicate with interfacing suppliers. • Effectively provide direction to others and negotiate a balanced solution. • Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs. • Determine required tolerances using GD&T. • Travel domestically and internationally as required. Minimum Qualifications: • 5+ years of expertise in automotive Closures systems and sub-systems at OEM or supplier desired. • Solid track record of successful system level integration. • Experience working with Class A surface data. • Proven 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar software (desired to do it). • Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly with the willingness to assemble your own parts. • Experience in technology, system and supplier selection. • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial. • Detail oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach. • Design release engineering experience including engineering change management and project management experiences. • A strong understanding of various analysis tools such as ANSYS, OptiStruct, MatLab, ADAMS, etc. • Proof of excellence in your past position, while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical design problems. • Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production. • Knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable Closures Structures such as castings, hot and cold stampings, extrusions, joining, etc., their advantages, and limitations. Education: • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent closures automotive experience.