HLM Engineer

About This Role

This role involves designing, developing, validating, releasing, and implementing handles, locks, and mechanisms into various vehicle closures. The engineer will drive design improvements to enhance quality and optimize cost and weight, while ensuring compliance with design rules and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, release, and implement handles, locks, and mechanisms into vehicle closures
• Drive design improvements to enhance quality and optimize cost/weight throughout development and production
• Lead suppliers and guide the design of HLM components to meet compliance requirements, SDS Design Rules, and regulatory standards
• Manage attributes including package design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, crash safety, and manufacturing assembly requirements

Requirements

• 2+ years of engineering experience in design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms
• Proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA and Teamcenter
• Ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently
• Initiative and prioritization skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in the design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms

Nice to Have

• Experience in design and release of latching mechanisms, closure systems, or related mechanism applications
• Software literacy and mechatronics experience
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, and SCCAF processes
• Knowledge of the Phased PPAP process
• Detailed understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and GDT
• Ability to work in a fluid environment where vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known
• Ability to solve complex system issues with limited standardization
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Adaptability to various applications and issues

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits