Junior CATIA Automotive Lighting Design Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Irvine, CA seeks a mechanical engineer with CATIA experience to design and develop automotive lighting components. You will create 3D models, assemblies, and drawings for headlamps, tail lamps, and other exterior lighting parts.

Work with senior engineers across cross-functional teams to ensure fit, form, function, and manufacturability, review designs, support changes, and help document the product development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• 0-2 years of automotive/mechanical design experience.
• Hands-on CATIA experience and basic GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings for automotive lighting components.
• Assist with the design of headlamps, tail lamps, signal lamps, and other exterior/interior lighting components.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and designers to develop components based on requirements.
• Review designs for fit, form, function, manufacturability, and packaging requirements.
• Support design changes, revisions, and documentation throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and supplier engineering teams.
• Assist with design reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow automotive engineering standards, design guidelines, and company processes.

Skills

3D modeling

GD&T understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design, or a related field

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Global Connect Technologies in Irvine, CA seeks a mechanical engineer with CATIA experience to design and develop automotive lighting components. You will create 3D models, assemblies, and drawings for headlamps, tail lamps, and other exterior lighting parts.

Work with senior engineers across cross-functional teams to ensure fit, form, function, and manufacturability, review designs, support changes, and help document the product development lifecycle.