Body Closures Architecture Systems

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks an experienced engineer to develop efficient designs for closure system components, and to create 3D CAD concept models that ensure proper packaging of hardware, seals, glass, and structural components.

You will lead supplier sourcing, integrate new technologies, guide surface development, and deliver technical studies to peers and management while aligning with program scope and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Automotive).
• 5+ years of experience in Closures Product Development.
• Proficiency in Ford CAD systems (CATIA V5/V6).
• Create 3D surfaces to advance and validate engineering design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient designs for closure system components through benchmarking aligned to program scope and targets.
• Develop 3D CAD concept models and master sections to define system architectures.
• Identify and integrate technologies, materials, and processes to improve system efficiency and features.
• Guide studio surface development to reconcile program hard points, requirements and cost targets.
• Integrate lessons learned and quality initiatives into forward model designs.
• Quantify trade-offs using Attachment C methodology (cost, weight, NVH, appearance, HCD).
• Prepare and deliver technical studies to architecture peers and management.
• Lead the Team-of-Four supplier sourcing process for system selection and timing requirements.
• Collaborate with closures core engineering for updated requirements and design rules.

Skills

CAD modeling

3D surface design

System architecture

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient designs for closure system components through internal and external benchmarking aligned to program scope, technology readiness and capability, and affordable program targets for cost and TFLE.
• Develop 3D CAD concept models and master sections to define system architectures, ensuring proper packaging of hardware, seals, glass, and structural components.
• Identify and integrate innovative technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes to improve system efficiency and deliver industry-leading closure features.
• Guide studio surface development to reconcile program hard points, functional requirements, and cost targets while ensuring manufacturing feasibility.
• Integrate lessons learned, quality enhancements, and TVM initiatives into forward model designs.
• Utilize the "Attachment C" methodology for system selection, quantifying trade-offs across a wide range of attributes, including cost, weight, appearance, NVH, and HCD.
• Prepare and deliver technical studies to architecture peers, program teams and management.
• Lead the "Team-of-Four" supplier sourcing process, overseeing system selection, target derivation/alignment, quality delivery, and timing requirements.
• Collaborate with closures core engineering for new / updated requirements and design rules via closures tech club and other forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Automotive).
• 5+ years of experience in Closures Product Development.
• Proficiency in Ford CAD systems (CATIA V5/V6), with a demonstrated ability to develop master sections that incorporate all critical functional and manufacturing criteria.
• Create 3D surfaces to advance and validate engineering design concepts.