Hybrid Side Closures Engineer - Doors & Assemblies Lead

Actalent; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Side Closures Engineer to design and release side door assemblies, including hinges and check arms. You will manage the program lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets are met using GPDS methods.

The role requires collaboration with suppliers, engineering reviews, BOM management in FEDEBOM/WERS, and participation in design and validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the component release for closures components such as door structures, hinges, and check arms throughout the program life cycle.
• Ensure compliance with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets.
• Apply Global Product Development System (GPDS) processes and Robustness Engineering Disciplines.
• Develop Engineering Statement of Work and participate in the sourcing process.
• Engage with suppliers and review piece and tooling cost, as well as conduct CPA.
• Participate in Technical Design Reviews (TDR) with upper management.
• Release parts in FEDEBOM and WERS BOM systems throughout the product life cycle.
• Support change control meetings and update BOM with correct part levels for prototype builds.
• Identify validation, durability, and functional tests required as per design validation plans.
• Provide technical solutions to emerging issues via AIMS and JIRA resolution systems.
• Define and verify engineering prototype requirements at the part level.
• Implement and sign-off parts in assembly plants at all milestones.
• Support VQR, VRT, and PVT teams to solve quality and plant issues.
• Collaborate with purchasing to identify potential suppliers for part localization.
• Provide technical assistance to suppliers through the Supplier Engagement Process.
• Comply with quarterly objectives and targets.

Job description

Actalent in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Side Closures Engineer to design and release side door assemblies, including hinges and check arms. You will manage the program lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets are met using GPDS methods.

The role requires collaboration with suppliers, engineering reviews, BOM management in FEDEBOM/WERS, and participation in design and validation activities.