Design Engineer

Truck-Lite; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Truck-Lite is seeking a design engineer to develop lighting products for automotive applications. You will translate customer specs into robust design concepts and drive projects from concept to release in a cross-functional team.

The role emphasizes DVP&R, DFMEA, GD&T, NX/Unigraphics, and cost improvement initiatives, with a focus on meeting timelines and quality standards. Candidate must have a 4-year engineering degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 4 Year College degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 3 - 5 years of plastic part design, automotive design, or vehicle lighting experience desired.
• MS Office Proficiency, 3D Modeling Experience (NX/Unigraphics preferred).
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and plastic part design experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs in accordance with customer specifications.
• Complete DVP&R and DFMEA plans to support design intent.
• Support design portion of the project by adhering to NPI/TS processes and methods.
• Support/lead cost and design improvement projects to contribute to productivity plans.
• Effectively manage assigned projects based on cost and with emphasis on meeting timeline requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to complete projects within schedule and budget.
• Develop formal product definitions and design constraints for Truck-Lite lighting products.
• Collaborate with OE customer engineering teams to develop concepts, designs, and FMEAs.

Skills

3D Modeling

MS Office

Automotive design

Plastic part design

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

NX/Unigraphics

Job description

Essential Job Functions: Align with our company culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures by exemplifying our C.L.E.A.R Principles.

• Curiosity- look for a better way as a solutions-oriented problem solver.
• Leadership- take ownership and be the catalyst of change.
• Enthusiasm- be motivated and passionate about your work.
• Accountability- deliver on commitments and act with integrity.
• Respect- be present, listen and engage with inclusive open, honest, and direct communication.

Responsibilities include:

• To develop designs in accordance with the customer specifications.
• To complete DVP&R and DFMEA plans to support your design intent.
• Support the design portion of the project by adhering to the department NPI/TS processes and methods.
• Support the Project Engineers with effective design plans for new or LCM products.
• Support/lead cost and design improvement projects to contribute to the engineering productivity plan.
• Effectively manage assigned projects based on cost and with an emphasis on meeting timeline requirements.
• Work as a member of various cross-functional teams to complete projects within schedule and to budget.
• Develop formal product definitions and design constraints for Truck-Lite lighting products.
• Work directly with OE customer engineering teams to develop concepts, designs, FMEA's, and build and maintain relationships.
• Position requires compliance with the Technology Control Plan and the Federal Export Control Policy established for the Corporation.

Requirements:

• 4 Year College degree in either Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 3 - 5 years of plastic part design, automotive design, or vehicle lighting experience desired.
• MS Office Proficiency, 3D Modeling Experience (NX/Unigraphics preferred).
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and plastic part design experience a plus.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not offer visa sponsorship, transfers, or immigration-related employment support for this role.