Lighting Design & Release Engineer

EDAG; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

EDAG is seeking a Lighting Design & Release Engineer to lead the development and release of automotive lighting components. You will translate system requirements into precise component specs and interfaces, coordinating concept development, supplier deliverables, tooling, and production release.

You will manage cross-disciplinary integration including optical, mechanical, electrical, thermal, sealing, and styling requirements, while developing DFMEAs and supporting robust validation planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 5 years of experience in automotive lighting development from concept to launch.
• Working knowledge of 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) and DFMEA.
• Familiar with lamp packaging, sealing, thermal management, and electrical interfaces.
• Location: Dearborn, MI or Long Beach, CA.
• English at high proficiency (C1-C2).
• 6 months contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering development and release of automotive lighting components (headlamps, rear lamps, auxiliary lamps).
• Translate vehicle requirements into component specs, interfaces, and design deliverables.
• Coordinate concept development, design maturation, supplier deliverables, tooling, and production release.
• Manage integration of optical, mechanical, electrical, thermal, sealing, and styling requirements.
• Develop DFMEAs and support validation planning and issue resolution.
• Coordinate testing (photometric, environmental, durability, vibration, thermal, ingress).
• Support vehicle builds, design reviews, regulatory compliance, and production launch.
• Maintain product data and engineering release information in 3DX.

Skills

3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)

DFMEA

Lighting optics & photometry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DFMEA processes

Validation planning

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a LIGHTING DESIGN & RELEASE ENGINEER.

DESCRIPTION

• Lead engineering development and release of automotive lighting components, such as headlamps, rear lamps, and auxiliary lamps
• Translate system and vehicle requirements into component specifications, interfaces, and design deliverables
• Coordinate concept development, design maturation, supplier deliverables, tooling, and production release
• Manage integration of optical, mechanical, electrical, thermal, sealing, and styling requirements
• Develop and maintain DFMEAs and support validation planning and issue resolution
• Coordinate testing and verification, including photometric, environmental, durability, vibration, thermal, and water-ingress testing as applicable
• Support vehicle builds, design reviews, regulatory-compliance activities, and production launch
• Maintain product data and engineering release information in 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree inEngineering.
• 5 years of experience developing and releasing automotive lighting components from concept through launch
• Working knowledge of 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX), DFMEA, and engineering change processes
• Additional relevant skills: lighting optics, photometry, beam patterns, light-source technology, and lamp performance targets; applicable vehicle lighting regulations and certification processes for target markets; lamp packaging, styling interfaces, sealing, condensation, thermal management, materials, and manufacturing processes; electrical interfaces, wiring/connectors, diagnostics, and integration with vehicle controls; validation planning, test-result review, supplier quality, and production-readiness activities
• Location: Dearborn Michigan or Long Beach California
• English (C1-C2)
• 6 months contract

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