Automotive Closure Systems Engineer - Tailgates & Liftgates

HTC Global Services, Inc.; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vis

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) matching

Group Life and Disability insurance

Professional Development opportunities

Wellness programs

a variety of other perks

Job summary

HTC Global Services, Inc. is seeking a Product Engineer with expertise in automotive rear closure systems to drive technical requirements and engineering strategies from concept to launch.

You will focus on liftgates, tailgates, doors, hinges, and related hardware, ensuring integration with vehicle structures. The role requires hands-on 3D modeling in CATIA V5, development of FBDs, and documentation using DFMEA and DVP&R.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing closure systems (doors, hoods, liftgates, tailgates).
• Experience writing technical specifications and engineering requirements.
• Experience with product engineering from early development through product launch.
• Experience with 3D modeling using CATIA V5 and the ability to open, view, measure, and cut basic sections.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release technical requirements and engineering strategies for rear closure systems.
• Support all aspects of rear closures including liftgates, tailgates, cargo doors, hinges, latches, and system integration.
• Develop documentation such as DVP&R, DFMEA, and technical requirements.

Skills

Closure systems experience

3D modeling

CATIA V5

DfMEA

DVP&R

Technical specifications

VOC data collection

Statics and dynamics

Free Body Diagrams

Mechanisms and structures

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA/3DX

Teamcenter Engineering

Digital Buck

Job description

HTC Global Services, Inc. is seeking a Product Engineer with expertise in automotive rear closure systems to drive technical requirements and engineering strategies from concept to launch.

You will focus on liftgates, tailgates, doors, hinges, and related hardware, ensuring integration with vehicle structures. The role requires hands-on 3D modeling in CATIA V5, development of FBDs, and documentation using DFMEA and DVP&R.