Mechanical Engineer (Lighting)

Global Connect Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian in Irvine, CA is seeking an Experienced Exterior Lighting Design Release Engineer to lead the design and release of advanced exterior lighting systems for electric vehicles.

The role centers on CATIA V6-based design, lighting component releases, supplier coordination, and optimization for cost, weight and manufacturability across the lifecycle. Collaboration with styling, validation and manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of automotive lighting design experience.
• Minimum 3 years as a Lighting Design Release Engineer.
• Expert knowledge of CATIA V6.
• Experience with plastic tooling, injection molding, and lighting manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of automotive lighting regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and release exterior lighting components using CATIA V6.
• Develop headlamps, tail lamps, center light panels, and corner lamps.
• Perform feasibility studies and evaluate A-Class surfaces.
• Coordinate with styling, manufacturing, validation, and supplier teams.
• Manage component releases throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive design optimization for cost, weight, quality, and manufacturability.
• Review simulation results and implement design improvements.
• Support prototype builds and production launches.

Skills

Lighting design

Supplier management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

Job description

Rivian is looking for an experienced Exterior Lighting Design Release Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced exterior lighting systems for electric vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and release exterior lighting components using CATIA V6.


• Develop headlamps, tail lamps, center light panels, and corner lamps.


• Perform feasibility studies and evaluate A-Class surfaces.


• Coordinate with styling, manufacturing, validation, and supplier teams.


• Manage component releases throughout the product lifecycle.


• Drive design optimization for cost, weight, quality, and manufacturability.


• Review simulation results and implement design improvements.


• Support prototype builds and production launches.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.


• 3+ years of automotive lighting design experience.


• Minimum 3 years as a Lighting Design Release Engineer.


• Expert knowledge of CATIA V6.


• Experience with plastic tooling, injection molding, and lighting manufacturing.


• Strong understanding of automotive lighting regulations and standards.


• Excellent communication and supplier management skills.