Closures Design and Development Engineer

We are seeking high-caliber Lead Engineers to spearhead the development of Door Handles for current production programs. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of exterior and interior handle mechanisms. You will lead strategic suppliers through an accelerated "go-fast" application process, moving from initial design to full production readiness.Key ResponsibilitiesSupplier Leadership: Lead and manage suppliers through all development stages, ensuring parts are released and ready for production tooling.Project Management: Maintain project timing, drive milestone compliance, and keep management informed of progress and roadblocks.Quality & Validation: Ensure all tooled parts are validated per PPAP requirements and coordinate both supplier and internal vehicle/sub-system validation testing.Technical Design: Perform design, CAD, and drawing reviews. Run analytical verifications including simulations, calculations, and stack-ups.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal technical groups (including latching and closures) to ensure all interface requirements are met.Documentation: Integrate lessons learned into FMEAs, prepare technical presentations, and manage supplier design data within internal systems (WERS, Teamcenter).