Lead Exterior Lighting Systems Engineer

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Parental leave

Back-up child care

Adoption/surrogacy reimbursement

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off for community service

Paid holidays

Vacation time purchase

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Exterior Lighting Engineer in Dearborn, MI. The role spans mechanical, electrical, software, and optics, driving requirements, design, tooling, validation, and production launches across a vehicle lifecycle.

You will lead cross-functional teams including lighting suppliers, optics, software, and manufacturing to deliver lighting systems that balance cost, weight, and timing. Experienced engineers will guide development from concept to production.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years automotive and/or lighting applications experience.

Responsibilities

• Systems Engineering for Exterior Lighting.
• Generate and execute technical solutions for Exterior Lighting components.
• Manage and review system-level CAD content using CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Lead live digital design reviews and resolve packaging/clearance issues.
• Position geometry and develop CAD proposals.
• Perform complex engineering evaluation analyses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement cost savings and product improvements.
• Oversee production release of Exterior Lighting systems and components.
• Lead team meetings with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

2+ years automotive lighting

CAD proficiency CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

3DEXPERIENCE

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Exterior Lighting Engineer in Dearborn, MI. The role spans mechanical, electrical, software, and optics, driving requirements, design, tooling, validation, and production launches across a vehicle lifecycle.

You will lead cross-functional teams including lighting suppliers, optics, software, and manufacturing to deliver lighting systems that balance cost, weight, and timing. Experienced engineers will guide development from concept to production.