Exterior Lighting Design Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Exterior Lighting Design Engineer to design and develop automotive exterior lighting systems, including headlamps and tail lamps, following global regulations.

You will work with CATIA V5/V6, manage drawings and BOM, and support DFMEA/DVP processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept to production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive exterior lighting design and development.
• Experience with CATIA V5/V6 for 3D modeling and drawings.
• Knowledge of global lighting regulations and homologation standards.
• Experience in product development from concept to production.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP, QFD, BOM processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive exterior lighting systems, including headlamps and tail lamps.
• Understand regulatory requirements, homologation standards, light sources, reflector designs, optics, venting, sealing and condensation management.
• Develop lighting components considering mounting strategies, GD&T, craftsmanship, robustness, quality and performance.
• Support engineering projects from kickoff through implementation, including QFD, benchmarking, feature analysis and design development.
• Prepare and release engineering drawings, 3D models and product documentation.
• Support CAE analysis, physical validation and lighting testing.

Skills

Exterior lighting design

Regulatory requirements knowledge

GD&T knowledge

Product development experience

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Engineering data management systems

Injection molding tooling

Job description

Job Title: Exterior Lighting Design Engineer

Experience: 5+ Years

Location: Irvine CA

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Exterior Lighting Design Engineer with expertise in the design and development of automotive exterior lighting systems. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of lighting regulations, plastic component design, CATIA V5/V6, engineering data management systems, and product development processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive exterior lighting systems, including headlamps, tail lamps, and other exterior lamps.
• Understand global regulatory requirements, homologation standards, light sources, reflector designs, optics, venting, sealing, condensation, and airflow management.
• Develop lighting components considering mounting strategies, GD&T, craftsmanship, robustness, quality, and performance requirements.
• Support engineering projects from kickoff through implementation, including QFD, benchmarking, feature analysis, and design development.
• Prepare and release engineering drawings, 3D models, and product documentation.
• Support CAE analysis, physical validation, lighting testing, and verification activities.
• Prepare and support DFMEA, DVP, and Bill of Materials (BOM) for exterior lighting systems.
• Create master sections of lighting components with appropriate interfaces to meet design and craftsmanship requirements.
• Finalize mounting strategies for exterior trim parts and lighting components, ensuring proper integration with interface components.
• Apply knowledge of plastic component design, tooling, and manufacturing processes, including multi-K injection molding and lamp assembly techniques.
• Understand critical manufacturing parameters affecting exterior trim and lighting component performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and validation teams to meet product requirements.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in automotive exterior lighting design and development.
• Strong knowledge of exterior lighting systems and global regulatory requirements.
• Experience with CATIA V5/V6 for 3D modeling and engineering drawing preparation.
• Experience with engineering data management systems.
• Knowledge of plastic component design, tooling, and injection molding processes.
• Understanding of GD&T, DFMEA, DVP, QFD, BOM, and product validation.
• Knowledge of lamp testing, validation, homologation, sealing, venting, and condensation management.
• Experience in automotive product development from concept through production implementation.