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Sr. Engineer, Closures Systems

Advantage Technical
$45.00-$55.00
paid time off, paid holidays
United States, California, Newark
Jun 13, 2025
Position: Sr. Engineer, Closures Systems Location: Newark, CA. * Travel domestically and internationally as required. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent closures automotive experience. 5+ years of expertise in automotive Closures systems and sub-systems at OEM or supplier desired. Solid track record of successful system level integration. Experience working with Class A surface data. Proven 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar software. Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment. Detail oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach. Design release engineering experience including engineering change management and project management experiences. Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production. Knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable Closures plastics and composites such as injection moldings, blow molding, SMC, extrusions, joining, etc.; their advantages, and limitations. Description: OEM's Closures Team is looking for a Sr. Engineer to design and deliver world leading Closures Systems for our electric vehicle platforms. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and be excellent at multi-tasking. Responsibilities: Responsible for the design and development of automotive Closures components and assemblies such as Hood, Fender, Side Door, Decklid and Liftgate Trim components, Spoilers, Claddings, etc., with a preference on plastic or composite design experience from concept to production. Design with excellence at system and component level with great attention to every detail creating optimized for performance, size, weight, durability, and cost. Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible. Work closely with other stake owners and attribute owners across the company such as Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing, Design Studio, etc. to create world class designs. Collaboration with cross functional teams such as CAE by interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design. Collaboration with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequence and build quality. Cross functionally works with Manufacturing, Design and Product Development as well as with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Stamping and Suppliers on items such as tool buy-offs and secondary component changes. Ability to create testing plan and conduct / coordinate physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved. Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs. Communicate with interfacing suppliers, leading discussions to develop optimal design solutions that meet both manufacturability and quality. Effectively provide & receive guidance from others to negotiate balanced, viable and optimized solutions. Determine required tolerance datum schemes using GD&T. The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. 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