Applications Engineer - Handles, Locks & Mechanisms

Job Summary:

Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for an Applications Engineer General. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

The HLM Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release and implementation of handles, locks, and mechanisms into vehicle closures (hoods/frunks, side doors, tailgates, liftgates, decklids). You will also drive for design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost/weight throughout development as well as through the production life of the products. In addition, you will lead the suppliers and guide the design of the HLM components, achieving compliance to requirements (SDS, Design Rules, and Regulatory), managing attributes (package, design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, crash safety) as well as the manufacturing assembly requirements at the assembly plant(s). 

Manage and lead the HLM suppliers to comply with program cost, weight, qua...