What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Engineer Closures Structures position at Tranzeal Inc.?
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive closures systems and sub-systems, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the industry.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop automotive closure structures parts and assemblies, including hoods, fenders, front and rear side doors, decklids, and liftgates, with a focus on aluminum or composite designs.
- Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to integrate multiple systems efficiently.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including CAE, manufacturing, design, and product development, to ensure efficient process sequences and build quality.
- Create testing plans and conduct physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are achieved.
- Perform detailed analysis of section properties, materials, and manufacturing processes to understand competitiveness of designs.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in automotive closures systems and sub-systems at OEM or supplier desired.
- Solid track record of successful system-level integration.
- Experience working with Class A surface data.
- Proven 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar software.
- Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly.
- A strong understanding of various analysis tools, such as ANSYS, OptiStruct, MatLab, ADAMS, etc.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent closures automotive experience.
