Hybrid Exterior Lighting Engineer - Cross-Functional Design

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Exterior Lighting Engineer to define requirements, design lighting components, and drive cross-functional collaboration across suppliers, optics, software, and manufacturing. You will lead development from concept to production in a hybrid work setting.

The role emphasizes strong communication, project management, and hands-on CAD work, with opportunities to contribute to advanced lighting technologies for vehicles.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years automotive and/or lighting experience.
• Experience with CAD studies and mass attribute analysis helpful.

Responsibilities

• Systems Engineering for Exterior Lighting.
• Generate and execute technical solutions for Exterior Lighting components.
• Perform complex engineering evaluation analysis.
• Develop early CAD design proposals and full CAD models.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement cost savings and product improvements.
• Support prototype and production build activities.
• Lead team meetings with suppliers, designers, engineers, manufacturing, and quality.
• Travel as required (including international).

Skills

Systems Engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Communication skills

Automotive lighting

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Mechanical/Electrical/Optical/Software Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Exterior Lighting Engineer to define requirements, design lighting components, and drive cross-functional collaboration across suppliers, optics, software, and manufacturing. You will lead development from concept to production in a hybrid work setting.

The role emphasizes strong communication, project management, and hands-on CAD work, with opportunities to contribute to advanced lighting technologies for vehicles.