Front-End Closures Development Lead

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Auburn Hills is seeking a Body Closures Development Lead to guide the design, development, and validation of front-end closures such as hoods, fenders, and hinges. You will coordinate across design, CAE, manufacturing, supplier engineering, purchasing, and program management to deliver production-ready closure systems for new programs.

The role demands at least 8 years in automotive engineering with body structures or closures, strong CAD skills (CATIA/NX), and experience with APQP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years automotive engineering experience focused on body structures or closures.
• Experience with APQP, DFMEA, DV/PV testing.
• Proficient with CAD tools such as CATIA or NX and with sheet metal design.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of body closure systems from concept to production launch.
• Own targets for fit, finish, sealing, stiffness, NVH, durability, and safety.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across design, CAE, manufacturing, suppliers, and program management.
• Drive design reviews, conformance, and engineering sign-offs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Program management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

Job description

Stellantis Auburn Hills is seeking a Body Closures Development Lead to guide the design, development, and validation of front-end closures such as hoods, fenders, and hinges. You will coordinate across design, CAE, manufacturing, supplier engineering, purchasing, and program management to deliver production-ready closure systems for new programs.

The role demands at least 8 years in automotive engineering with body structures or closures, strong CAD skills (CATIA/NX), and experience with APQP,