Hiring: Design & Release Engineer – Automotive Closures & Mechanisms Company: HTC Global Services Location: Dearborn, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:34:08 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, CATIA, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Product 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: •Design & Release Engineer – Automotive Closures & Mechanisms •We are seeking a Design & Release Engineer to support the design, development, validation, release, and implementation of automotive handles, locks, and mechanisms for vehicle closures, including hoods, frunks, side doors, tailgates, liftgates, and decklids. •The engineer will lead system design and development, supplier coordination, technical reviews, engineering releases, validation activities, and production support. The role will also focus on improving quality while optimizing cost and weight throughout product development and production. •This is a fully onsite position based in Dearborn, Michigan •, with occasional travel to suppliers, test facilities, and manufacturing plants as required. •Lead HLM system design and design development to deliver requirements, design rules, regulatory, and functional deliverables. •Manage and lead suppliers to achieve cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets. •Understand the Global Product Development System (GPDS) and create plans to deliver engineering activities on time. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. •CAD capability using tools such as CATIA, 3DX, or Teamcenter. •Operational familiarity with CAE tools and software. •Demonstrated capacity to manage product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently. •Demonstrated capacity to demonstrate initiative and prioritize workload. •Demonstrated capacity to travel domestically and internationally. •Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint. •Knowledge of mechanical design, kinematics, loads, materials, durability, and manufacturing principles. •Demonstrated capacity to interpret and apply GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and dimensional requirements. 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!