Rear Closure Design Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA seeks an experienced automotive engineer to lead component and system design for commercial vehicle programs. You will define interfaces for actuation, controls, sensing, and surrounding vehicle systems while developing CAD models and production releases.

The role requires 5+ years of automotive engineering, CAD proficiency (CATIA variants), GD&T and DFMA know-how, and strong problem-solving and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years automotive/commercial vehicle engineering experience.
• 2+ years CAD experience (CATIA 3DX, 3DEXPERIENCE or V5).
• GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• DFMA and serviceability principles.
• Problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Define component and system engineering requirements.
• Create and develop engineering designs and concepts.
• Perform packaging, tolerance, and feasibility studies.
• Develop CAD models, drawings, and engineering releases.
• Support CAE, prototype builds, testing, Sourcing and validation activities.
• Resolve design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Manage engineering changes and documentation.
• Proven background in concept-to-production vehicle development and problem-solving

Skills

Automotive engineering

CAD experience

GD&T

DFMA

Root cause analysis

Communication & teamwork

Tools

CATIA 3DX

CATIA V5

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Domain Specific Skills:

• Experience with cargo doors, roller doors, and automated closure systems.
• Ability to define interfaces for actuation, controls, sensing, and surrounding vehicle systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define component and system engineering requirements.
• Create and develop engineering designs and concepts.
• Perform packaging, tolerance, and feasibility studies.
• Develop CAD models, drawings, and engineering releases.
• Support CAE, prototype builds, testing, Sourcing and validation activities.
• Resolve design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
• Collaborate with Internal cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Manage engineering changes and documentation.
• Proven background in concept-to-production vehicle development and problem-solving

Required Skills/Experience:

• 5y+ years of automotive/commerical vehicle engineering experience within relevant domain.
• 2y+ CAD experience (CATIA 3Dx, 3D Expereince or V5).
• GD&T and tolerance analysis
• DFMA & Serviceability principles.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.