Product Release Engineer - Lighting

Location: Dearborn (MI) |
Employment Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week |
Job Level: T2 |
Work Preference: Hybrid |
Job Code: 239589

This role is responsible for the design, development, release, and quality assurance of next-generation automotive lighting electronics—specifically 48V Lighting Driver Modules (LDMs). The position requires strong cross‑functional collaboration, technical depth in electronics systems engineering, and hands‑on engagement from concept through launch and warranty. New 48V Lighting Driver Module Development

• Partner with the lead engineer to own a defined subset of LDM components, requirements, and design deliverables.
• Lead and facilitate design reviews with internal teams and external suppliers.
  
  Develop, review, and maintain all quality and compliance documentation.
• Ensure all regulatory, legal, and certification requirements are met (FMVSS, ECE, RF certification, homologation, etc.).
• Create and execute comprehensive Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for bench, HIL, and vehicle-level testing aligned to program milestones (DCV, PEC, FEC, etc.).
• Track validation status and issues using FEDE, JIRA, and program-specific tools.
• Manage component and system releases within WERS.
• Support vehicle program launches by driving issue resolution and presenting status to management.
• Collaborate with IVI, Body Exterior, Vehicle Operations, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure interface compatibility and manufacturing/assembly readiness.
• Travel to supplier sites and assembly plants to support design reviews, launch readiness, APQP, and PPAP approvals.
• FEDE BOM, Netcom Message List, ARXML files, Device Transmittal updates, VSCS documentation, ED&T and Mountain charts, and ESOW support. Warranty, Quality, and Continuous Improvement Support
• Conduct weekly Warranty Parts Center (WPC) reviews with suppliers.
• Participate in weekly warranty performance reviews with suppliers and PVT teams.
• Maintain warranty databases and dashboards (Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, etc.).
• Prepare and present warranty analysis to management and program stakeholders.
• Work with Quality and FCSD teams on root‑cause investigations and improvement actions.

Skills Required:

• Product Engineering, Release Engineering, Quality Engineer, Systems Engineering . Product Engineering
• Partner with the lead engineer to own a defined subset of LDM components, requirements, and design deliverables.
• Lead and facilitate design reviews with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Support vehicle program launches by driving issue resolution and presenting status to management.
• Collaborate with IVI, Body Exterior, Vehicle Operations, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure interface compatibility and manufacturing/assembly readiness.
• Travel to supplier sites and assembly plants to support design reviews, launch readiness, APQP, and PPAP approvals as needed.
• Release Engineering
  • Manage component and system releases within WERS.
• Support Netcom Message List, ARXML, Device Transmittal, VSCS, ED&T and Mountain Charts, ESOW.
• Quality Engineering
  • Develop, review, and maintain all quality and compliance documentation.
• Ensure all regulatory, legal, and certification requirements are met (FMVSS, ECE, RF certification, homologation, etc.).
• Systems Engineering
  • Create and execute comprehensive Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for bench, HIL, and vehicle‑level testing aligned to program milestones (DCV, PEC, FEC, etc.).
• Track validation status and issues using FEDE, JIRA, and program‑specific tools.

Experience

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in automotive electrical system design, validation, and testing (hardware, software, or systems engineering).

Experience Preferred:

• Proficiency with vehicle network tools such as CANalyzer.
• Experience with 48V electrical system development or testing is a strong plus.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred:

• Master's Degree

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