Design Engineer - Closures Engineering

Tata Consultancy Services; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual incentive

Medical coverage (medical & health, +d

Dental & vision

Parental leaves

401K plan

Training reimbursement

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services Limited in Warren, MI is seeking an Engineer to lead CAD-based closure design and integration across vehicle systems. The role emphasizes manufacturability, stamping considerations, and robust joining methods, with close collaboration across engineering teams.

You will validate designs via simulations and prepare technical documentation. Experience with Siemens NX/Teamcenter, strong problem-solving, and a Bachelor of Computer Science are preferred.

Qualifications

• CAD design of closure systems and components in Siemens NX / Teamcenter.
• Master sections and detailed engineering criteria for closures.
• Styling feasibility balancing aesthetics with engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory constraints.
• Ensure manufacturability and stamping requirements through cross-functional teams.
• Robust joining/attachment strategies to meet targets.
• Coordinate virtual build and design integration across systems.
• Support virtual validation/CAE with analysis-ready data and iterative design.
• Closure hardware integration: hinges, latches, seals, etc.
• Stamping & hemming processes impact on design.
• Gap, flush, fit & finish, and dimensional robustness.
• Regulatory and safety considerations for closures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align designs with product requirements.
• Prototype, test, and validate closure designs.
• Use CAD and simulation tools to optimize closure performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and sustainability goals.
• Provide technical documentation and design specifications.

Skills

Design

CAD

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Own CAD design of closure systems and components in Siemens NX / Teamcenter (or equivalent), including skins, inner panels, reinforcements, hardware interfaces, seals, glazing, and brackets.
• Develop and maintain master sections and detailed engineering criteria for closures (hemming, gaps & flushness, sealing, latch/hinge axes, load paths, drain paths, etc.).
• Perform styling feasibility for closure surfaces, proposing design solutions that balance aesthetic intent with engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory constraints.
• Ensure designs meet manufacturability and stamping requirements (thickness, draw direction, splits, springback risk, joining strategy) by working closely with stamping/tooling and plant teams.
• Define and maintain robust joining and attachment strategies (spot welds, SPR, FDS, structural adhesives, bolts, clips, weld nuts, sealers) to achieve structural, durability, and quality targets.
• Coordinate virtual build and design integration activities (clashes, clearances, packaging of hinges/latches/strikers, sensors, wiring, and sealing) across Closures, Upper Structure, Exterior, and adjacent systems.
• Support virtual validation / CAE by delivering analysis ready math, incorporating CAE feedback into design updates, and iterating to close issues (stiffness, modal, crash load paths, abuse load cases, etc.).
• Closure hardware integration (hinges, latches, strikers, checks, bumpers, seals, glass, regulators).
• Stamping & hemming processes and their impact on design.
• Gap & flush, fit & finish, and dimensional robustness.
• Regulatory and safety considerations affecting closures (e.g., impact zones, intrusion, corrosion/drainage).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align designs with product requirements
• Conduct prototyping, testing, and validation of closure designs
• Use CAD and simulation tools to optimize closure performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, best practices, and sustainability goals.
• Provide technical documentation and design specifications.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Good communication, presentation skills
• Good communication with cross-functional stakeholders.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $90,000 per year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Location

Warren, MI

Function

TECHNOLOGY

Role

Engineer

ID

437846

Skills

Design

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE