Senior Closures Systems Sealing Engineer
Core
Design, development, and integration of closure mechanisms and sealing systems for Advanced EV programs, ensuring seamless integration with sheet metal structures and meeting functional, safety, and aesthetic requirements.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (automotive closures & sealing)
Builds
Vehicle closure systems (doors, glass, hood, rear closures) and sealing components for gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / EV development
Required skills
CAD (3DX/CATIA), CAE simulation (nonlinear seal deflection, CLD, closing effort), material selection (EPDM, TPV/TPE, PP), GD&T, supplier management, validation testing (water leak, wind noise, durability)
Preferred skills
Seal compression/CLD/gap management trade-offs, nonlinear seal simulation correlation, DFMEA/DVP&R/PPAP knowledge, physical prototyping
Technologies
3DX, CATIA, CAE tools, EPDM, TPV/TPE, PP, Metal Carrier patterns
Responsibilities
Lead development of dynamic and static sealing systems; integrate seals into sheet metal environments; interpret CAE results to optimize seal sections; own CAD/BOM and GD&T for seal systems; plan and run sealing validation tests; collaborate with cross-functional teams on manufacturing and assembly; manage supplier technical execution from tooling to PPAP; solve launch issues for sealing interfaces
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC