Automotive Design & Release Engineer – Handles, Locks & Mechanisms
HTC Global Services - Dearborn, MI
Hiring: Automotive Design & Release Engineer – Handles, Locks & Mechanisms Company: HTC Global Services Location: Dearborn, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:34:08 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, CATIA, Change Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Product Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Systems Design, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •2+ years of engineering experience in the design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms. Experience may include internships and coursework. Required Skills: •Automotive Design & Release Engineer – Handles, Locks & Mechanisms •We are seeking an Automotive Design & Release Engineer to support the design, development, validation, release, and implementation of vehicle handles, locks, and mechanisms for vehicle closures, including hoods, frunks, side doors, tailgates, liftgates, and decklids. •Lead HLM system design and design development across engineering organizations. •Manage and lead suppliers to meet cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets. •Understand the Global Product Development System and create plans to deliver projects on time. •Partner cross-functionally with cross-functional teams to deliver robust vehicle-level systems and evaluate HLM component interfaces. •Create and present technical presentations for peer and management reviews. •Perform, review, and sign off technical analyses and packaging studies, including dimensional stack-ups, GD&T layouts, CAE analyses, dynamic calculations, and simulations. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. •Tailgate/liftgate latches or latching systems •Seat mechanisms or seat structures •Farming or oil-drilling mechanism product design •CAD capability using tools such as CATIA, 3DX, or Teamcenter. •Operational familiarity with CAE tools and software. •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently. •Demonstrated ability to take initiative and prioritize workload. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!