As a Closure Design release Engineer, you will lead the development of critical rear-vehicle systems, ensuring they meet rigorous safety, functional, and manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities
• Design & Development: Responsible for the engineering, design, development, timing, and release of rear body closure sheet metal (e.g., liftgates, decklids, or tailgates) and associated hinging systems.
• Validation: Manage the development and validation of assigned components;
• communicate technical product status and competitor benchmarking to management.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Lead packaging coordination with adjacent departments including electromechanical (latches/cinching motors), electrical (harnessing), lighting (taillamps), and interior/exterior trim.
• Virtual Performance: Work closely with virtual validation groups to ensure the CAE scorecard is met and verify manufacturing feasibility.
• Quality Documentation: Maintain and update DVP&R; (Design Verification Plan & Report) and DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis).
• Supplier Management: Support and manage suppliers for quality actions and Value Optimization (VO) activities.
• Cooperative Alignment: Support meetings during NA work hours and collaborate with local engineering, Architecture/Vehicle Concepts, and program science teams to align iterative models with packaging and system requirements.
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Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent ABET-accredited program.




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Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of relevant automotive engineering experience.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter.
• Technical Expertise: Intermediate to advanced experience in Body-in-White (BIW), Rear Closures, or Exterior Systems.
• Materials & Process : Experience with composites and composite production processes.
• Experience with steel and aluminum forming processes.
• Knowledge of high-strength steels, weld parameters, and GD&T.;
• Manufacturing: Previous BIW in-plant launch experience is highly preferred.
• Risk Management: Proven experience with DFMEA and DVP&R; protocols. Requirements To Be Met
• Eligible to work in USA (Canadian citizens are eligible for the TN Visa).
• Commute daily to Auburn Hills. SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.

📌 Closure Design Release Engineer (Windsor)
🏢 Segula Technologies
📍 Windsor