GEMMACON is looking for a Sr. Engineer to design and deliver world leading Closures Systems for our partners electric vehicle platforms. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and be excellent at multi-tasking.

• Responsible for the design and development of automotive Closures Structures parts and assemblies such as Hoods, Fenders, Front and Rear Side Doors, Decklids and Liftgates with a preference on aluminum or composite designs with knowledge of hinges and kinematic requirements from a blank page into production.
• Design with excellence at system and component level with great attention to every detail creating optimized for performance, size, weight, durability, and cost.
• Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible.
• Work closely with other stake owners and attribute owners across the company such as Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing, Design Studio, etc. to create world class designs.    
◦ Collaboration with cross functional teams such as CAE by interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design.    
◦ Collaboration with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequence and build quality.    
◦ Cross functionally works with Manufacturing, Design and Product Development as well as with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Stamping and Suppliers on items such as tool buy-offs and secondary component changes.
• Ability to create testing plan and conduct / coordinate physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved.
• Perform detailed analysis of section properties, materials, and manufacturing processes through benchmarking activities to understand competitiveness of designs.
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs.
• Coordinate and communicate with interfacing suppliers.
• Effectively provide direction to others and negotiate a balanced solution.
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs.
• Determine required tolerances using GD&T.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

• 5+ years of expertise in automotive Closures systems and sub-systems at OEM or supplier desired.
• Solid track record of successful system level integration.• Experience working with Class A surface data.
• Proven 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar software (desired to do it).
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly with the willingness to assemble your own parts.
• Experience in technology, system and supplier selection.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Detail oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach.
• Design release engineering experience including engineering change management and project management experiences.
• A strong understanding of various analysis tools such as ANSYS, OptiStruct, MatLab, ADAMS, etc.
• Proof of excellence in your past position, while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical design problems.
• Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable Closures Structures such as castings, hot and cold stampings, extrusions, joining, etc., their advantages, and limitations.

‍Education:
‍• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent closures automotive experience.

Joining GEMMACON means becoming part of one of the fastest-growing companies in the automotive Software-Defined Vehicle (SWD) space. We offer a competitive compensation package with all the bells and whistles you would expect from a big tech job while also providing the close-knit, high-energy environment of a startup. At GEMMACON, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation, staying on the cutting edge of technology by incorporating AI-driven solutions to remain at the forefront of the industry. If you're looking to make a real impact while working on the future of automotive technology, GEMMACON is the place for you.