Front Lighting Design & Release Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-26
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Automotive Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
The Design and Release Engineer (DRE) – Front Lighting is responsible for the design, development, integration, and release of exterior lighting components from early concept through program launch.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Packaging:
Work with the Product Design Office (PDO) to develop the styling/first-surface theme for headlamps, tail lamps, and signal lighting. Coordinate with suppliers to design the B-surface (internal reflectors/optics, housing, and internals).
Vehicle Integration:
Package and integrate lighting assemblies onto surrounding vehicle architecture, including the Body-in-White (BIW), front fascia, bumper, grille, and fenders.
Performance & Compliance:
Ensure lamp output, optical performance, and legal safety standards comply with all regional homologation, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner closely with Architecture/Vehicle Concepts, Program Science teams, local engineering, and supplier engineering to manage development timelines, weight, and cost objectives.
Qualifications & Competencies
Technical Knowledge:
Understanding of exterior lighting plastic product development, tooling, and optics/electronics integration.
CAD & PLM Systems:
Familiarity with automotive CAD/PLM environments (e.g., CATIA, NX, Teamcenter, Enovia) for release milestones.
Problem Solving:
Proven experience managing supplier deliverables, resolving vehicle packaging/gap-and-flush issues, and supporting launch activities.
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