Closures System Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Location: Long Beach, CA Workplace: On-site, 5 days/week   You will be a key contributor within a world-class automotive body exterior engineering team, responsible for the development and delivery of glazing systems and components. This role combines mechanical engineering, optical performance, sealing systems, and launch execution, working closely with design, body structures, closures, electrical, and supplier partners to deliver production-ready glazing solutions from concept through SOP.   Key Responsibilities * Contribute to the development of high-quality glazing components delivering on optical clarity, structural performance, weathersealing, safety compliance, and craftsmanship * Lead or support the engineering, packaging, release, and launch of glazing components including windshields, backlites, sidelites, quarter glass, sunroofs, and fixed panoramic roof systems across the vehicle portfolio * Translate exterior design and surfacing intent into production-feasible, manufacturable glazing solutions with attention to optical distortion limits, encapsulation geometry, and fit and finish * Define and manage glass specifications including thickness, laminate construction, tint, acoustic interlayer, and coating requirements; support material trade studies for mass, cost, and optical performance optimization * Manage component-level DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF, boundary diagrams, and robustness checklists through design and release milestones * Work cross-functionally with design, body structures, closures, electrical integration, manufacturing, purchasing, and program teams to maintain styling intent, dimensional compliance, and timing * Collaborate closely with glazing suppliers and encapsulation molders to ensure tooling readiness, encapsulation quality, adhesive bond performance, cost targets, and on-time program delivery * Define and own GD&T datum and locating strategy for glazing assemblies; perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure dimensional compliance with adjacent body and closure panels * Support glass bonding and direct glazing system development including adhesive selection, primer systems, and bond line geometry validation Ensure compliance with FMVSS 205, ECE R43, and applicable homologation requirements for optical quality, impact performance, and safety glazing markings * Perform and support DFM assessments for encapsulation molding, glass forming, and edge deletion processes * Support prototype builds, body buck reviews, and closed-loop resolution of optical, dimensional, and sealing quality findings * Apply and continuously improve engineering tools, methods, and best practices to support accelerated product development   Required Qualifications * 4+ years of experience in automotive glazing, closures, or body exterior engineering with exposure to glass components, encapsulation systems, or weathersealing * Understanding of automotive glass manufacturing processes including bending, tempering, laminating, and encapsulation molding * Familiarity with direct glazing systems, urethane adhesive bonding, and body opening dimensional requirements * Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD tools; working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis methods * Experience supporting vehicle or product launches, including supplier tooling sign-off and manufacturing readiness reviews * Familiarity with DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF, and quality documentation processes * Knowledge of FMVSS 205 and ECE R43 safety glazing requirements   Nice to Have * Ownership of at least one full glazing program lifecycle from concept through SOP Experience in a fast-paced OEM or startup EV environment with compressed development timelines * Deep knowledge of laminated and tempered glass construction including acoustic interlayers, solar control coatings, heated glass, and embedded antenna systems * Experience with panoramic roof or fixed glass roof systems including structural load path integration and sealing system design Familiarity with encapsulation tooling reviews including steel safe conditions, parting line strategy, and encapsulant material qualification * Understanding of glass optical distortion measurement, DOI standards, and reflected image distortion limits per OEM specifications * Experience with camera and sensor integration requirements within glazing assemblies, including FoV clearances and defogging zone management * Knowledge of corrosion protection and edge deletion requirements for coated glass in direct glazing applications * Hands-on, practical engineering mindset with strong problem-solving skills in a prototype and pre-production environment * Excellent communication skills with the ability to align across design, body structures, closures, manufacturing, and supply chain stakeholders * Passion for delivering premium exterior craftsmanship and optical quality in next-generation vehicle programs   Salary: * $115,000-135,000 * The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

YOUR MISSION JOB TITLE: Project Coordinator JOB LOCATION: Penrith Cumbria, Office based TERMS: Permanent full time     THE JOB  To work closely with the Build team and support the planning and scheduling of work in line with the programme team. This role will require constant communication with a number of departments to ensure information is accurate and readily available to support the Build teams. YOUR PROFILE WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? * Engaging with the management team to plan and schedule work in line with the programme ensuring * A strong knowledge of programme and works scheduled * An early warning of planned changes to forecast * Ensuring full visibility of activity and risks across all areas of the project * Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation – ensuring documents are updated and maintained * Assisting the Build Managers to define the project scope, project activities and dates, involving all relevant stakeholders * Liaising with the Streetworks team, updating the Streetworks system with relevant information * Provide Streetworks administration support in accordance with business operations, ensuring compliance with all elements of Streetworks legislation through effective management of notices, permits and other documents * Liaise with operations, local authorities and third parties to arrange bus stop / parking suspensions / road closures, use of portable traffic signalsand other traffic management * Support the development of processes, workflows and efficiency improvements * Ensure permits are being accepted, and finding out and flagging in advance if there are issues * Working with the Build Managers to ensure the correct activities are identified on the project to deliver by ensuring lessons learned are communicated effectively * Track project progress and update with daily whereabouts of teams * Monitoring and tracking project progress against the detailed project plan – identifying risk and supporting in identifying mitigation activities * Reporting project progress, status, and risk in a regular and timely manner, using appropriate tools and techniques, including escalation of risks to management as needed * Adherence to all Health and Safety practices * Provide support to management as required   WHAT WILL YOU BRING? You will have a proven track record in coordinating projects, strong administration skills, and advanced IT skills.    •             Experience of planning projects effectively •             Strong scheduling experience and administrative background •             Able to successfully manage relationships with internal and external facing stakeholders •             High-level of IT literacy, proficient user of Microsoft Office tools •             Outstanding communication and inter-personal skills •             Full UK driving licence •             Experience in the Telecommunications sector (desirable)   ABOUT US Viberoptix, part of the Fibrus Group of companies, deliver specialised fibre network build solutions from design, civils activities, cabling and splicing. Our team of experienced and certified engineers are leaders in their field providing excellence in every aspect of the fibre network construction. #Viberoptix   HOW TO APPLY To apply to join Viberoptix, please do so online and our recruitment team will be in contact with you once we’ve had a chance to have a look at your application. We wish you the best of luck and thank you for your interest in Viberoptix.   At Viberoptix, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and always aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job, welcoming people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from women, under-represented genders, individuals with disabilities, and under-represented ethnicities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working - there is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. All offers of employment with Fibrus will be subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which may include all or some of the following: references, right to work, criminal record history, professional qualifications. Fibrus Limited, Fibrus ISP, Hyperfast and Viberoptix, belong to the Infracapital group of companies. We will retain your information, for the purposes of recruitment, for a period of up to 12 months. We may also share your information with our partner organisations for the purposes of recruitment. Please email careers@fibrus.com if you do not wish us to retain your information or do not wish for us to share your information.