Automotive Closures Design Release Engineer

HTC Global Services; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Life and Disability Insurance

Professional Development

Wellness programs

Job summary

HTC Global Services seeks a Design Release Engineer – Automotive Closures to lead design validation and release for closure systems, including hood, doors, decklid, and related parts. You will develop 3D geometry, perform DFMEA, support PPAP, and collaborate with Studio, Design, engineering, quality, and suppliers to ensure fit, finish, and craftsmanship.

The role requires CAD proficiency (NX/CATIA), GD&T application, and strong problem-solving skills to drive corrective actions and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Familiarity with DFMEA.
• Ability to take measurements in CAD.
• Experience with PFMEA.
• Experience with CAD and Studio interface activities.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (NX or CATIA) for design, development, and release.
• Ability to review CAD models and drawings and verify design intent.
• Ability to perform clash/interference checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate DFMEA sessions with cross-functional teams.
• Identify potential failure modes, effects, causes, and mitigation actions.
• Maintain and update DFMEAs throughout the design lifecycle.
• Review designs against engineering rules and standards.
• Document deviations and drive resolution with design teams.
• Assemble and maintain design verification evidence packages.
• Support design reviews, PPAP activities, and program milestones.
• Author SCAFs to document nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Track supplier corrective actions through closure.
• Serve as technical contact with suppliers on design intent and quality issues.
• Participate in supplier reviews and problem-solving meetings.
• Use basic CAD to review models and communicate changes.
• Collaborate with Studio and Design teams on feasible closure geometry.
• Develop hinges, latches, seals, and reinforcements while maintaining design intent.
• Perform interference checks and iterate designs.
• Develop 3D CAD models for closure panels and components.
• Apply GD&T according to drawing standards.
• Support cross-functional design reviews and gate milestones.

Skills

DFMEA

PFMEA

CAD measurements

3D CAD review

GD&T

Supplier coordination

Interference checks

Cross-functional teamwork

Design release

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NX

CATIA

Studio interface

CAD

Job description

HTC Global Services seeks a Design Release Engineer – Automotive Closures to lead design validation and release for closure systems, including hood, doors, decklid, and related parts. You will develop 3D geometry, perform DFMEA, support PPAP, and collaborate with Studio, Design, engineering, quality, and suppliers to ensure fit, finish, and craftsmanship.

The role requires CAD proficiency (NX/CATIA), GD&T application, and strong problem-solving skills to drive corrective actions and ensure