Lead Front-End Body Closures Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Body Closures Development Lead in Auburn Hills, MI. You will oversee the design and validation of front-end closure systems, managing cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least 8 years of automotive engineering experience, particularly focused on body structures or closures. The role offers an opportunity to influence the lifecycle of automotive products and contribute to innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of automotive engineering experience focused on body structures.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal design, stamping, and assembly processes.
• Experience leading engineers or technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers for development of body closure systems from concept to production.
• Manage technical deliverables aligned with vehicle program timing.
• Define and support validation plans and testing.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

Job description

A leading automotive company is seeking a Body Closures Development Lead in Auburn Hills, MI. You will oversee the design and validation of front-end closure systems, managing cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least 8 years of automotive engineering experience, particularly focused on body structures or closures. The role offers an opportunity to influence the lifecycle of automotive products and contribute to innovative design solutions.