Closure Engineer

Closure Engineer
Experience: 4-12 yrs
Job Location: Pune

Scope of Role
Senior Design Engineer is responsible for Closure system and details product design according to standards and guidelines. Translate defined product design performance criteria in CAD data & specifications.

Area of Responsibility
This position is responsible for new design and development of Automotive Exterior, Lids/Closure Components Like Fuel Filler Flap, charge flap , Housing, hinge mechanism, Tailgate trim, Tailgate anti pinch etc. Should be able to produce engineering design and concepts into 3D model using CATIA V5 And V6.
Complete ownership of Design and development of Exterior, Lids/Closure trims Create Master sections considering Tooling Feasibilities leading and progressing the design in line with the program timescales and deliverable cadence 3D& 2D (CATIA V5 and V6)
Ensure Standard methodologies are followed to meet Regulatory, Safety & Quality requirements.
To be able to assign and get the work done from team members effectively.
Should be able to lead the design reviews with cross functional teams & lead engineers.
Adequate knowledge of plastic moulding and design process, DFMEA, DVP, DFA/DFM.
Knowledge of GD&T, component drawings, Standards and Guidelines etc.
Ensuring that the all-project deliverables is met at given time with Dashboard document.
Identifying all risks of the programme and make appropriate capitalization documents (Lessons learned, Technical Reports) to feed/improve Design and Development standards and guidelines.

Knowledge / Experience:
Minimum of 4-12 years of automotive product engineering experience required specifically in automotive Closures and Lids system and component design
Extensive experience in using CATIA V5 and V6
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good Knowledge or training in Global Exterior trim regulations (Know-how of Indian standards will be an added advantage)
Good Knowledge of Plastic injection moulding processes (both tooling and design)
Good Knowledge of Exterior parts specific manufacturing requirement
Good Knowledge of Design and development knowledge of Automotive Exterior, Lids/Closure trims components Like Fuel Filler Flap, Housing, Charge bowl housing, hinge mechanism, Tailgate trim, Tailgate anti pinch etc. Working knowledge of project delivery processes.
Working experience with global OEM cross functional teams will be an added advantage.
Should be good Team player with positive attitude & good approach.

Skills:
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, adapting style to suit different audiences, demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels.
PC Literacy: Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.
Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals.
In-depth functional knowledge of Closures/ Lids and Child parts.
Proficiency in use of various modules of 3D Experience and Team enter.
Analytical, logical, and critical thinking ability.