Product Development Engineer - Handles, Locks & Mechanisms
Core
Lead the design, validation, release, and production implementation of safety-critical closure hardware systems (handles, locks, latches, hinges, etc.) for vehicles, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and durability targets throughout the product lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical product development engineer (automotive closure systems)
Builds
Handles, latches, locks, strikers, hinges, door checks, and manual/powered mechanisms for hoods, doors, tailgates, liftgates, and decklids
Domain
Automotive industry + mechanical engineering
Required skills
mechanical product design, GD&T stack-ups, mechanism kinematics, load and effort calculations, CAE evaluations, DFMEA, DVP&R definition, supplier technical assessment, PPAP management, root cause analysis (8D, 3x5 Why, Six Sigma), cost and mass optimization
Preferred skills
experience with electrified vehicle emergency-egress systems, mechatronic content integration, global product development systems (GPDS)
Technologies
Teamcenter/3DX, WERS, FEDEBOM, CAE tools, CAD
Responsibilities
Lead HLM system design and integration with cross-functional teams; Perform and approve technical analyses including dimensional studies and strength/durability evaluations; Define validation, durability, and functional test requirements; Lead part implementation and sign-off at assembly plants; Monitor production and field performance to diagnose and resolve customer-facing issues
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC