Development Lead Closures (FESM – Front End Sheet Metal)

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.

Qualifications

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 a

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