Design & Release Engineer - Lighting

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Design Release Engineer to lead the development, validation, and release of exterior lighting systems including headlamps, tail lamps, fog lamps, and signaling devices. The DRE will be the primary technical contact to ensure performance, cost, quality and timing targets throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.

The role requires coordinating with Styling, Electrical, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Suppliers, and ensuring compliance with FMVSS, ECE and SAE standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years in automotive exterior lighting or related systems.
• Experience with design release engineering processes and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 cross-functional teams including Styling, Packaging, Electrical, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Suppliers.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory requirements (FMVSS, ECE, SAE, etc.).
• Drive DFMEA, DVP&R, and engineering validation activities.
• Support prototyping builds, testing, and launch readiness.
• Identify and resolve engineering issues (fit, function, durability, optics, etc.).
• Track and meet program milestones, cost targets, and quality metrics.

Skills

Lighting system design

CAD (CATIA/NX)

GD&T

DV/PV testing

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

PLM systems (Teamcenter/Windchill)

Job description

Seeking a highly motivated 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.

KEY 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 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/ECN)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5 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

Seeking a highly motivated 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.

KEY 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 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/ECN)

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.