Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer

Edag-Engineering-Gmbh; Troy (MI); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Edag-Engineering-Gmbh in Michigan seeks an experienced Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer to own headlamps, rear lamps and exterior lighting systems from concept to SOP, leading optical, mechanical and E/E interfaces and managing CAD data, BOMs and engineering releases.

You will collaborate with Studio, Body, E/E and Manufacturing teams, drive design reviews, validate photometrics, support prototypes and launches, and guide suppliers as the primary technical interface for customers.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Optical Engineering.
• 5+ years of exterior automotive lighting development experience.
• Design and release ownership of headlamps and/or rear lamps, including CAD reviews, BOMs, and change management.
• Strong expertise in optics, light distributions, LED/electronics, lamp construction, vehicle integration, and lighting regulations.
• Hands-on photometric validation, prototype builds, launch support, and structured resolution of lighting issues.
• Proven collaboration with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• English (C1-C2).

Aufgaben

• Own headlamps, rear lamps, and other exterior lighting systems from concept to SOP; lead design and release activities, including optical, mechanical, and E/E interfaces, CAD data, BOMs, and engineering releases.
• Evaluate lighting concepts, optical feasibility, packaging, and integration in collaboration with Studio, Body, E/E, and Manufacturing teams.
• Drive design reviews, engineering changes, and technical issue resolution; balance performance, cost, weight, complexity, manufacturability, and timing.
• Define lighting validation plans, ensure photometric compliance, and support prototype builds, vehicle builds, and launch activities.
• Guide suppliers and serve as the primary technical interface for the customer.
• Track milestones, risks, open issues, and engineering deliverables.

Kenntnisse

Exterior lighting

Release ownership

CAD data reviews

Optics expertise

Photometric validation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Optical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Ansys SPEOS

Jobbeschreibung

WHO WE ARE

Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You'll go your own way in your career at a high level - nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a EXTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN & RELEASE ENGINEER.

DESCRIPTION

• Own headlamps, rear lamps, and other exterior lighting systems from concept to SOP; lead design and release activities, including optical, mechanical, and E/E interfaces, CAD data, BOMs, and engineering releases
• Evaluate lighting concepts, optical feasibility, packaging, and integration in collaboration with Studio, Body, E/E, and Manufacturing teams
• Drive design reviews, engineering changes, and technical issue resolution; balance performance, cost, weight, complexity, manufacturability, and timing
• Define lighting validation plans, ensure photometric compliance, and support prototype builds, vehicle builds, and launch activities
• Guide suppliers and serve as the primary technical interface for the customer
• Track milestones, risks, open issues, and engineering deliverables

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree inMechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Optical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of dedicated experience in exterior automotive lighting development
• Proven design and release ownership of headlamps and/or rear lamps, including CAD reviews, BOMs, and change management
• Strong expertise in optics, light distributions, LED/electronics, lamp construction, vehicle integration, and lighting regulations
• Hands-on experience with photometric validation, prototype builds, launch support, and structured resolution of lighting issues
• Proven collaboration with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• Preferred: North American OEM experience and familiarity with FMVSS/SAE requirements; experience with Ansys SPEOS, photometric measurement, DFMEA, or DVP&R; knowledge of optical plastics, tooling, lamp manufacturing processes, or interior lighting
• English (C1-C2)

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