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# Design & Release Engineer - Hatches, Locks & Mechanisms (HLM)

- **Company:** Artech Information Systems LLC
- **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Azure, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us00279bfa98abd21038c37d8b4b4d5422/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field.
 * 2 years of engineering experience in design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms.
 * Proficient in CAD software such as CATIA, 3DX, Teamcenter, and familiarity with CAE tools.
 * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently.
 * Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
 * Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and MS Azure SharePoint.
 * Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

 * Experience in design and release of latching mechanisms, closure systems, or related mechanism applications.
 * Software literacy and mechatronics experience.
 * Strong understanding of statistical analysis.
 * Experience with DFMEA's, PFMEA's, and SCCAF's.
 * Detailed understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and GD&T.

## Description

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled engineer to join our team, focusing on the design, development, validation, and implementation of vehicle handles, locks, and mechanisms. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative and sustainable automotive solutions. You will work on exciting projects that advance autonomy, electrification, and smart mobility technologies., * Lead HLM system design and development to deliver regulatory and functional deliverables.

 * Manage and lead suppliers to comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a robust system at the vehicle level.
 * Create and present technical presentations for peer and management reviews.
 * Perform and review technical analyses of component/system functional and packaging studies.
 * Release and update parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle.
 * Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance.
 * Address issues with root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.