Senior Body Closures Architecture Engineer

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks an experienced engineer to develop efficient designs for closure system components, and to create 3D CAD concept models that ensure proper packaging of hardware, seals, glass, and structural components.

You will lead supplier sourcing, integrate new technologies, guide surface development, and deliver technical studies to peers and management while aligning with program scope and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Automotive).
• 5+ years of experience in Closures Product Development.
• Proficiency in Ford CAD systems (CATIA V5/V6).
• Create 3D surfaces to advance and validate engineering design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient designs for closure system components through benchmarking aligned to program scope and targets.
• Develop 3D CAD concept models and master sections to define system architectures.
• Identify and integrate technologies, materials, and processes to improve system efficiency and features.
• Guide studio surface development to reconcile program hard points, requirements and cost targets.
• Integrate lessons learned and quality initiatives into forward model designs.
• Quantify trade-offs using Attachment C methodology (cost, weight, NVH, appearance, HCD).
• Prepare and deliver technical studies to architecture peers and management.
• Lead the Team-of-Four supplier sourcing process for system selection and timing requirements.
• Collaborate with closures core engineering for updated requirements and design rules.

Skills

CAD modeling

3D surface design

System architecture

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks an experienced engineer to develop efficient designs for closure system components, and to create 3D CAD concept models that ensure proper packaging of hardware, seals, glass, and structural components.

You will lead supplier sourcing, integrate new technologies, guide surface development, and deliver technical studies to peers and management while aligning with program scope and cost targets.