Automotive Closure Design & Release Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Closure Design Release Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and validation of automotive closure systems from concept through production launch.

The role requires strong CAD/PLM skills (CATIA V5/V6 or NX, Teamcenter/Enovia), experience with closure kinematics and sealing design, and DFMEA/GD&T/Six Sigma knowledge, with 3+ years in vehicle closures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3+ years of automotive engineering experience dedicated to vehicle closure systems as a Design Release Engineer.
• Proficient in CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX, with PLM environments like Teamcenter or Enovia.
• Solid understanding of closure kinematics, stamping/joining processes, and sealing design.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, and Six Sigma quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3D/2D CAD development for closure assemblies, including panels, hinges, latches, and sealing systems.
• Coordinate with Styling, BIW, Vehicle Integration, Ergonomics, and Manufacturing for packaging and clearance.
• Define and execute DVP&R for sealing, water ingress, air leakage, slam durability, crash safety, and effort-to-close.
• Analyze warranty, pre-production build, and assembly plant issues using 8D and 5-Why methodologies.
• Manage Tier-1 supplier design deliverables, tool timing, and PPAP approvals.

Skills

3+ years automotive engineering

Closure kinematics

DFMEA, GD&T, Six Sigma

CAD/PLM proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Siemens NX

Teamcenter/Enovia

Job description

SEGULA Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Closure Design Release Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and validation of automotive closure systems from concept through production launch.

The role requires strong CAD/PLM skills (CATIA V5/V6 or NX, Teamcenter/Enovia), experience with closure kinematics and sealing design, and DFMEA/GD&T/Six Sigma knowledge, with 3+ years in vehicle closures.