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Closures Engineering Lead

Glydways
Location
Remote
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Significant experience developing automotive closures or complex mechanical and electromechanical systems through multiple product-development stages
  • Strong understanding of mechanism design, kinematics, actuators, latches, hinges, seals, tolerance management, design verification, and reliability
  • Experience collaborating with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and cross-functional teams in automotive, mobility, robotics, aerospace, or a similar complex-product environment
  • Strong communication, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience taking a closure system or complex mechanism from concept through sourcing, validation, production, and launch
  • Working knowledge of design for manufacturability, design for assembly, GD&T, tolerance analysis, FMEA, and quality-planning methods
Nice to have
  • Sliding-door experience
  • Experience using CAE tools for product development
  • Japanese language skills
What the job really is

The Closures Engineering Lead at Glydways will oversee the technical roadmap and product delivery for the door and closure systems of their autonomous transit vehicles. This role involves translating vehicle-level requirements into detailed designs, leading cross-functional teams, and coordinating with external partners to ensure successful prototype builds and production readiness. The position requires significant experience in developing complex mechanical systems and a strong understanding of mechanism design and manufacturing processes.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role requires international travel and collaboration, which may involve extended assignments
  • The position involves working in a rapidly changing international and multicultural environment
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