CareerPlan

Design & Release Engineer - Exterior Lighting

Troy, MIFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-11

Core

Design, validate, and industrialize exterior lighting systems (headlamps, taillamps, etc.) for automotive clients, ensuring compliance with regulations and cost targets.

Role type

Design & Release Engineer (Automotive Exterior Lighting)

Builds

Exterior lighting components and systems for mass production

Domain

Automotive / Exterior Lighting

Required skills

3D/2D modeling (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks), GD&T, automotive lighting regulations (FMVSS, ECE), LED technology, thermal management, DFMEA, DVP&R, PLM systems

Preferred skills

Master's degree, adaptive lighting/laser/matrix LED knowledge, supplier management, Six Sigma Green Belt, Italian/French/German

Technologies

NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, Teamcenter, Windchill

Responsibilities

Design lighting components and optimize for manufacturability; Execute design verification plans and durability tests; Manage engineering changes and support pilot production phases; Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers on validation and cost reduction.

Seniority

Junior to Mid-level IC