Closures Mechanism Engineer

The role

The Closures Systems Engineer will design, develop, and validate vehicle closure systems like side doors, hoods, and liftgates. This role focuses on the intersection of sheet metal structures and mechanical hardware from concept through production launch.

What you will do

• Lead sub-system mechanical development and integration of closure systems.
• Design and develop closure inner and outer panels, reinforcements, and architectural interfaces using CAD.
• Package and integrate moving mechanical components including hinges, latches, checks, and seals.
• Define and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP&R).
• Coordinate physical testing for durability, strength, and environmental performance.
• Work with Studio Design to ensure Class A surface feasibility.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize sheet metal designs for stamping, hemming, and assembly.
• Manage supplier technical delivery to meet functional, weight, and cost targets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during development, prototype build, and vehicle launch.
• Own the CAD, BOM, and GD&T documentation for assigned closure sub-systems.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in production vehicle development and launch.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing CAD for automotive body or closure systems.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and release of sheet metal components or mechanical hardware.

Nice to have

• Closures Expertise: Strong understanding of closure-specific requirements, including hemming, sealing systems, and door-retention kinematics.
• Expert Mechanical Fundamentals: Deep understanding of mechanism kinematics, linkages, and electromechanical integration.
• Materials & Manufacturing: Strong knowledge of sheet metal stamping, casting, and materials science.
• CAE Literacy: Ability to leverage CAE tools to drive design decisions.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with global safety standards and FMVSS requirements.
• Validation Knowledge: Experience with DVP&R, including cycle testing, slam testing, and environmental soak validation.
• Craftsmanship: Strong understanding of GD&T and how mechanism tolerances impact vehicle-level gaps, flushes, and user perceived quality.
• Hands-on Approach: Experience in physical prototyping and a 'boots-on-the-ground' mentality during production build events.

Benefits

• mentorship
• career growth opportunities
• comprehensive benefits

Before you apply

• All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

About the company

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company with 3,000+ experts across North America. It is part of the global ALTEN Group which has 57,000+ engineers in 30 countries.