Lighting Design Release Engineer – Vehicle Illumination

Gokenamericallc; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Goken seeks a Design Release Engineer for lighting systems to own design from concept to production. You will build strong partnerships with design, validation, procurement, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable lighting components for vehicle programs.

The role requires 5+ years in lighting, DRE experience, and strong CAD skills in CATIA. You will collaborate cross-functionally, mentor others, and travel as needed to support prototype and production builds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years in lighting.
• 3 years’ experience acting as a DRE on lighting systems.
• Proficiency with DFMEA and GD&T.
• CATIA CAD/CAM software experience.
• Strong cross-functional teamwork and leadership.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and release vehicle system components from concept to production.
• Develop components from concept through production.
• Set targets for cost, weight, performance, and quality.
• Coordinate designs with purchasing, suppliers, testing and manufacturing.
• Ensure quality of 3D CAD and technical drawings.
• Draft specifications and requirements with suppliers.
• Provide system analysis for root cause issues.
• Produce reports and documentation from design engineers.
• Lead design reviews and cross-functional activities.
• Support cost reduction and product improvements for prototypes.
• Stay updated on new tech and products.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

DRE experience

Lighting systems

DFMEA

GD&T

CATIA

Cross-functional

Leadership

Mentoring

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Goken seeks a Design Release Engineer for lighting systems to own design from concept to production. You will build strong partnerships with design, validation, procurement, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable lighting components for vehicle programs.

The role requires 5+ years in lighting, DRE experience, and strong CAD skills in CATIA. You will collaborate cross-functionally, mentor others, and travel as needed to support prototype and production builds.