Exterior Lighting Engineer

Employee Workplace; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

EAP

Commuter Parking

HSA

AD&D Insurance

People Perks Program

Job summary

Employee Workplace in Dearborn, MI is seeking an Exterior Lighting Engineer to design, develop, and validate exterior lighting components for automotive programs.

The role involves CAD modeling in CATIA/Teamcenter, hands-on testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to launch new products. Domestic and international travel may be required; the position is hybrid with four days onsite weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in automotive lighting or related engineering disciplines.
• Proficiency with CATIA or similar CAD tools and Teamcenter.
• Experience with design validation and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate exterior lighting components and systems.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models using CATIA V5, 3DX, or similar software.
• Perform hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of lighting components.
• Support product development activities including feasibility studies, cost analysis, and design reviews.
• Collaborate with purchasing, suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams to launch new products.
• Review and approve engineering documentation, validation plans, DFMEAs, and technical studies.
• Utilize manufacturing knowledge, including injection molding principles, to improve product design and manufacturability.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support suppliers, testing, and manufacturing operations.

Skills

Automotive lighting experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter

Job description

Now Hiring: Exterior Lighting Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI
Pay Rate: $42.31/hour
Schedule: Hybrid (4 days onsite per week)

Design the Future of Automotive Lighting

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for product development, advanced design, and problem-solving? Join a collaborative engineering team where you'll help develop and improve exterior lighting systems used across multiple vehicle programs. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge lighting technologies while partnering with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Job Duties

• Design, develop, and validate exterior lighting components and systems.


• Create and modify 3D CAD models using CATIA V5, 3DX, or similar software.


• Perform hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of lighting components.


• Support product development activities including feasibility studies, cost analysis, and design reviews.


• Collaborate with purchasing, suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams to launch new products.


• Review and approve engineering documentation, validation plans, DFMEAs, and technical studies.


• Utilize manufacturing knowledge, including injection molding principles, to improve product design and manufacturability.


• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support suppliers, testing, and manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.


• 5+ years of experience in automotive lighting, product development, or related engineering disciplines.


• Proficiency with CAD tools such as CATIA, Teamcenter, or similar platforms.


• Experience with design validation, manufacturing processes, and engineering problem-solving methodologies.


• Strong communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic engineering environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Commuter/Parking Accounts


• People Perks Program


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• AD&D Insurance