Body Closures Design and Release Engineer

*****Body Closures Design and Release Engineer*****Are you looking for a new position? Do you have knowledge of an automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices? Do you have understanding of closures mechanisms components and the tradeoffs among design, package, function, and customer experience involved with these systems? Do you have a strong understanding of the first-principle physics of a closures system – the loads, forces, and overall function of the system?Are you able to work in Surrey? Are you happy to be considered for a permanent position? Then look no further... *****Body Closures Design and Release Engineer*****I am currently working with one of my clients who are one of the world’s first Electric Adventure Vehicles. They are an American automotive technology company. They are currently searching for a Body Closures Design and Release Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis You will be based within the body engineering team working onsite the production plant in Chertsey, Surrey *****Body Closures Design and Release Engineer*****Permanent position only Excellent salary with excellent benefits *****Body Closures Design and Release Engineer*****Duration: PermanentLocation: Surrey Position description:Production release responsibility for all closures mechanisms related to the opening and closing actions of the door and door glass including latches, handles, release cables, window regulators, or other such mechanisms for all exterior closuresLead collaborative development of closures mechanisms including interface with body engineering, studio design, and customer experience teams Responsible for component release for closures mechanism components throughout program lifecycle, including: concept design, supplier engagement, BOM management, systems requirements, simulation analysis, prototyping builds, validation testing, and production supportSupporting all supplier selection and development with heavy interface to purchasing and from supplier engagementSupporting the development of best practices for design and release engineeringDeveloping and managing your part system, subsystem, and component information through the Enovia PLM to Catia V6 environmentEngage in debate and discussions during all body design reviews as a stakeholder and representative of closures mechanismsMentor other less experienced engineersBe a champion of good, fundamental design in the body system and across the vehicleRequirementsKnowledge of an automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practicesUnderstanding of closures mechanisms components and the tradeoffs among design, package, function, and customer experience involved with these systemsCAD design experience for closures systems, mechanisms, structure, or related vehicle components – Catia experience preferred but not requiredAn eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic envi...