Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer
Core
Lead the design and development of advanced automotive exterior lighting systems from concept through production, ensuring performance, regulatory compliance, and manufacturability.
Role type
Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer
Builds
Production-ready automotive lighting solutions (headlights, taillights, etc.) for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
Domain
Automotive engineering / Optical and mechanical design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
Optical design, mechanical design, plastics engineering, injection molding, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, electronics integration, DFMEA development, engineering change management, regulatory compliance (FMVSS/ECE/NCAP), 3D/2D data management
Preferred skills
Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in lamp development at Tier 1 or OEM, experience with CAN traces and system-level failure analysis
Technologies
CATIA V5/V6, Enovia, CAN traces
Responsibilities
Design and develop exterior lighting solutions translating styling visions into production-ready designs; Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve complex engineering issues; Conduct root-cause analysis for lighting system faults; Lead development of DFMEAs; Support product validation plans and sign-off; Manage Tier 1 supplier relationships including RFQs and technical reviews; Manage engineering change management and BOM accuracy; Align deliverables with commercial program requirements
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC