Engineer (all genders) – Closures Structures

You face challenges like

• 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

• 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

• working closely with both internal teams and external suppliers, using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible

• 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

• collaborating with cross-functional teams such as CAE by interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design

• collaborating with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequences and build quality

• 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

• creating testing plans and conducting/coordinating physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved

• performing detailed analysis of section properties, materials and manufacturing processes through benchmarking activities to understand the competitiveness of designs

• coordinating virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs

• coordinating and communicating with interfacing suppliers

• effectively providing direction to others and negotiating balanced solutions

• determining required tolerances using GD&T

• traveling domestically and internationally as required

You inspire us by

• holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited institution, or having equivalent closures automotive experience

• bringing 3+ years of expertise in automotive closures systems and sub-systems at OEM or supplier level

• having a solid track record of successful system-level integration

• working with Class A surface data

• demonstrating proven 3D CAD skills, with proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or similar software

• applying hands-on practical experience in prototype and production assembly, with the willingness to assemble your own parts

• contributing expertise in technology, system, and supplier selection

• effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in high-pressure environments

• maintaining a detail-oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach

• managing design release engineering, including engineering change management and project management

• having a strong understanding of various analysis tools such as ANSYS, OptiStruct, MatLab, ADAMS, etc.

• demonstrating excellence in your past position while showing creativity in resolving mechanical design problems

• having experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production

• 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

• diverse career paths and individual development perspectives in a future-oriented company

• mentoring programs, feedback discussions, and further training

• modern equipped offices

• flexible working models and mobile work depending on the project situation

• attractive additional benefits such as daycare subsidies, company pension scheme, company health insurance

• employee offers such as corporate fitness, JobRad, PC leasing, shopping discounts, and team events