Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer

EDAG Inc; Troy (MI); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

EDAG Inc. is seeking a Senior Exterior Lighting Engineer to own headlamp and rear lamp design from concept through SOP, coordinating with Studio, Body, E/E, and Manufacturing to ensure integration and launch readiness.

You will drive design reviews, validate optics, and manage changes while balancing performance with cost and manufacturability.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, 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.
• 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)

Aufgaben

• Own headlamps, rear lamps, and other exterior lighting systems from concept to SOP; lead design and release activities.
• Evaluate lighting concepts, optical feasibility, packaging, and integration with Studio, Body, E/E, and Manufacturing teams.
• Drive design reviews, engineering changes, and resolution of lighting issues balancing performance, cost, weight, and timing.
• Define lighting validation plans, ensure photometric compliance, and support prototype, 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

Headlamp/Rear lamp design ownership

Optics and photometric validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge (FMVSS/SAE)

Ansys SPEOS

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive/Optical Engineering

Tools

Ansys SPEOS

DFMEA

DVP&R

Photometric measurement

Optical plastics & lamp manufacturing

Jobbeschreibung

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)