Exterior Lighting Design Release Engineer

Job summary

Lead the development, validation, and release of exterior lighting systems from concept through production launch, ensuring performance, cost, quality, and timing targets are met. Coordinate cross-functional and supplier activities, manage validation and engineering changes, and resolve design, launch, and field issues.

Job details

Job Description: Highly motivated Exterior Lighting Design Release Engineer (DRE) to lead the development, validation, and release of exterior lighting systems including headlamps, tail lamps, fog lamps, and signaling devices. The DRE will serve as the primary technical point of contact responsible for delivering lighting components that meet performance, cost, quality, and timing targets throughout the vehicle development lifecycle. Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end engineering delivery of exterior lighting systems from concept through production launch Own design release of components in PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill) Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Styling, Packaging, Electrical, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Suppliers Ensure designs meet regulatory requirements (FMVSS, ECE, SAE, etc.) Manage supplier development activities, including design reviews, technical discussions, and issue resolution Drive DFMEA, DVP&R, and engineering validation activities Support prototyping builds, testing, and launch readiness Identify and resolve engineering issues (fit, function, durability, optics, thermal, sealing, etc.) Track and meet program milestones, cost targets, and quality metrics Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for field or launch issues Lead change management and engineering change requests (ECR/ECO) Requirements: 3+ years of experience in automotive exterior lighting or related systems Experience with design release engineering processes Working knowledge of lighting components (LEDs, optics, housings, electronics, wiring interfaces) Familiarity with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or similar) Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups Experience with automotive validation processes (DV/PV testing) Working Knowledge of regulatory lighting standards (FMVSS 108, ECE, etc.) Strong communication and problem-solving skills Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

What you’ll do

Lead the development, validation, and release of exterior lighting systems from concept through production launch, ensuring performance, cost, quality, and timing targets are met. Coordinate cross-functional and supplier activities, manage validation and engineering changes, and resolve design, launch, and field issues.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of experience in automotive exterior lighting or related systems, with knowledge of design release processes, lighting components, CAD, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, validation, and regulatory standards. A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Exterior Lighting Systems
• Design Release Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Supplier Development
• Regulatory Compliance
• DFMEA
• DVP&R
• Engineering Validation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Change Management
• CAD
• CATIA
• NX
• GD&T
• Tolerance Stack-Ups
• Lighting Optics

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Art & Design

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