Automotive Closures Design Engineer

LER TechForce; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LER TechForce seeks an Exterior Area HLM D&R Engineer to drive design, validation, and release of vehicle handles, locks, and mechanisms across closure systems. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, lead supplier engagement, and deliver robust, manufacturable products for automotive closures.

The role requires hands-on CAD/Teamcenter work, DFMEAs, DDVP processes, and travel to supplier sites. A mechanical engineering degree and 2+ years automotive experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms.
• Experience with latching mechanisms, closures, or related mechanism applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead HLM system design and development across multiple organizations to deliver regulatory, design rules and functional deliverables.
• Manage and lead suppliers to meet cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate system interfaces at vehicle level.
• Create and present technical analyses, plans, and design reviews for peer and management.
• Review and sign-off CAD in Teamcenter; release parts through FEDEBOM and product lifecycle.
• Develop HLM system documents (DFMEAs, SCCAF, P-Diagrams, DVP&Rs) and participate in design reviews.
• Lead design reviews and ensure manufacturing readiness, quality, and cost targets.

Skills

Release Engineering

CATIA

CAD Design

Change Management

Critical Thinking

Cross-functional

Design Release Engineer

GD&T

Mechanical Engineering

MS Office

PPAP

Problem Solving

Product Design

Product Development

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA

3DX/Teamcenter

Job description

LER TechForce seeks an Exterior Area HLM D&R Engineer to drive design, validation, and release of vehicle handles, locks, and mechanisms across closure systems. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, lead supplier engagement, and deliver robust, manufacturable products for automotive closures.

The role requires hands-on CAD/Teamcenter work, DFMEAs, DDVP processes, and travel to supplier sites. A mechanical engineering degree and 2+ years automotive experience are required.