Design and Release Engineer - Closures

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will drive 3D/2D CAD development for doors, hood, tailgate, and sealing systems, coordinate with BIW, Style, Ergonomics, and Manufacturing, and define DVP&Rs for water ingress, air leaks, and durability.

Qualifications

• Lead 3D/2D CAD development for closure assemblies.
• Coordinate with Styling, BIW, Vehicle Integration, Ergonomics and Manufacturing.
• Define and execute DVP&R for sealing, water ingress, and other tests.

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, slam durability, crash safety, and operation effort.

Skills

Design & integration

Cross-functional alignment

Validation & testing

Root cause analysis

Supplier & tooling management

Tools

3D CAD

2D CAD

PPAP

Job description

Position Overview

The Closure Design Release Engineer (DRE) leads the design, development, integration, and validation of automotive closure systems (doors, hood, tailgate/liftgate, trunk lid, side doors, and sealing/latching systems). This role spans concept creation through production launch, ensuring full compliance with structural, ergonomic, safety, NVH, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Integration: Lead 3D/2D CAD development for closure assemblies, including metal/composite panels, hinges, latches, drop glass mechanisms, and sealing systems.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate with Styling, Body-in-White (BIW), Vehicle Integration, Ergonomics, and Manufacturing to align functional packaging and vehicle clearance.

• Validation & Testing: Define and execute DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report) for sealing, water ingress, air leakage, slam durability, crash safety, and operational effort (effort-to-close).

• Root Cause & Issue Resolution: Analyze warranty, pre-production build, and assembly plant issues (gap and flush, wind noise, water leaks) using 8D and 5-Why methodologies.

• Supplier & Tooling Management: Manage Tier-1 supplier design deliverables, tool timing, DFM/DFA feasibility, and part approvals (PPAP).