Development Lead Closures

Development Lead Closures (Seals and Appliques)Job Description

• Responsible for capturing, documenting, and cascading commodity-specific Lessons Learned across programs.

• Provide coaching and technical guidance to engineers, while supporting the Design Release (DR) Engineer to ensure adherence to established processes and standards.

• Ensure compliance with CPCR requirements, as well as design and process standards and best practices.

• Drive harmonization and standardization of engineering documents across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions.

• Support successful program launches and provide assistance for Cost Reduction Steering Team (CST) and Warranty-related activities.

• Develop and maintain core DFMEA, DVP&R, and EKF guidelines, ensuring proper implementation and utilization of these documents.

• Review and validate DFMEA and DVP&R documentation, obtaining Design Release (DR) and Systems Release (SR) approval for any required changes.

• Review and approve initial and final CCDs (Component Change Documents) and IAAs (Interface Agreement Approvals).

• Serve as system owner for assigned closure systems and processes.

• Provide technical support to Program Chiefs (PC), Design Release (DR), and Systems Release (SR) Engineers.

• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering best practices (e.g., Closures Design Checklist).

• Review compliance reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented when necessary.

• Support strategic planning activities for future vehicle programs and projects.

• Review and validate engineering rework procedures.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical-Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on Closures components and systems.

• Working knowledge of NX and Teamcenter (TC).

• Strong understanding of EBOM, CODEP, STV, and TCR processes and interactions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) Green Belt certification.

• Reactive Problem Solving Green Belt certification.

• Master's degree in Engineering or an equivalent advanced technical qualification.