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Position Overview
We are seeking a Jr. Design & Release Engineer (DRE) specializing in Front Structure Closures to support the design, development, packaging, and release of vehicle front-end closure assemblies. In this hybrid role, you will assist in managing component lifecycles for front-end closure systems, including hoods/bonnets, hood latching mechanisms, hinges, front structural reinforcement interfaces, and crash-box/crumple-zone packaging. You will collaborate closely with senior DREs, CAE simulation engineers, manufacturing plant personnel, and Tier-1 suppliers to ensure components meet structural rigidity, pedestrian protection safety standards, and assembly feasibility.
Key Responsibilities
CAD Modeling & Packaging: Support 3D CAD modeling, component design updates, packaging studies, and clearance evaluations for front closure assemblies and structural interfaces in Siemens NX or CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE.
Component Release & Change Management: Assist in creating, routing, and releasing Design Change Notices (DCN/ECN), updating Bills of Materials (BOM), and maintaining revision control throughout the product development lifecycle.
Front Structural Integration: Work on the interface between moving closure panels (hood) and fixed front-end structural members (aprons, shock towers, radiator core supports, and bumper beams).
Engineering Standards Application: Apply basic to intermediate Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, conduct 2D/3D tolerance stack-up checks, and assist in updating DFMEA documents.
Validation & Testing Support: Support physical prototype builds, vehicle assembly trial runs, and CAE validation feedback loop evaluations (modal, durability, hood flutter, and pedestrian impact testing).
Cross-Functional Communication: Work alongside Stamping, Tooling, BIW Assembly, and Quality teams to verify basic Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) guidelines.
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Key Competencies
Front-End & Closures Fundamentals: Understanding of hood sheet-metal packaging, hinge kinematics, latch/striker positioning, and front crash/pedestrian safety structural concepts.
3D CAD & Clearance Packaging: Ability to perform packaging checks, interference detection, and basic kinematic swing studies for front closures.
Engineering Data Management: Familiarity with BOM creation, part numbering systems, and PLM workflows for managing release changes.
GD&T & Drafting Accuracy: Practical knowledge of 2D technical drawing generation compliant with ASME Y14.5 / ISO standards and basic tolerance stack-ups.
Problem Solving & Collaboration: Strong analytical skills to support shop-floor fitment issue resolution and communicate cross-functionally across engineering teams.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or Aeronautical Engineering.
Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in CAD design, product development, or engineering validation within an automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier environment (internship or academic competition/project experience like Formula SAE/Baja SAE is valued).
Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX, CATIA V5, or 3DEXPERIENCE) and PLM environments (Teamcenter or Enovia).
Manufacturing Knowledge: Fundamental understanding of sheet metal stamping, spot welding, structural adhesives, and hardware assembly.
Languages: Business English and Spanish proficiency (written and verbal) for daily technical reporting and global engineering team interaction.