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Exterior Lighting Engineer

The Exterior Lighting Engineer is a multi-disciplinary technical authority responsible for the integrity, evolution, and in-house design ownership of lighting systems. As the department shifts toward Build-to-Print (BTP) models and AI-driven engineering, this role is the primary driver of Client internal technical foundation. This position bridges the gap between mechanical, electrical, software, and optical engineering. Whether focused on advanced development or application execution, the engineer is the primary lead in ensuring that lighting technologies are not only robust and manufacturable but also developed using the most advanced digital transformation tools available.

Group being "core" works on all exterior lighting and all programs. We support the Applications team across all projects. (Headlamps, taillamps, chmsl, fog lamps, license plate lamps, etc.)

Skills Required:

• Laboratory – Hands on diagnosis and root causing of lighting issues on warranty lamps. Ability to use basic hand tools to dissemble lamps & inspect for issues, and test electronics. Use lab equipment such as microscope, multimeter, hand tools, light power tools.
• 3D Modeling – Utilize CAD software such as Catia V5 to develop lighting CAD (concept, fixtures, & small lamps for build to print)
• Optical Engineering – Design optical systems for small lamps
• Injection Molding – Design for manufacturing utilizing knowledge of injection molding. When developing 3D CAD, be capable of accounting for manufacturability
• Design/build injection molds – Design for manufacturing utilizing knowledge of injection molding. When developing 3D CAD, be capable of accounting for manufacturability
• Design Release Engineer – As we are trying to do build to print lighting in house, rather than teir 1 suppliers fully owned parts, this engineer would need to have capability to manage program / D&R type of work as well to deliver and validate parts on a program timeline, work with purchasing, part number generation, cost analysis, weight analysis, feasibility studies, collaborate cross functionally to fit our parts within other commodities.

Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in design, development, or launch of automotive lighting or similar components CAD Capable (such as CATIA, 3DX, Teamcenter) & familiarity with CAE tools and software. Benchmarking experience Integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently Demonstrated ability to show initiative and prioritize workload.
• Ability to travel domestical and international. Proficient in MS Office apps such as Excel, Word, Power Point MS Teams, and MS Azure SharePoint.

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information:

*** HYBRID (4 days per week in the office)**
* *** Submit candidates at a bill rate needed to support them in this role**
* *** As this is a hybrid position, the customer may request in-person interviews.**
* *** Agency employees are required to be onsite from day one, as specified. Please do not submit remote-only candidates. If a candidate plans to relocate, note in the submittal that the relocation will be at the candidate's own expense.
* Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver a robust system at vehicle level, ensuring all system interfaces of Lighting components are evaluated and validated. Create and present technical presentations for peer and management reviews. Perform and/or review & sign off technical analyses of component/system functional and packaging studies such as: dimensional stackups (GD&T layouts), CAE's, dynamic calculations and simulations, etc.

Actively participate in the Technical Design Reviews. Review and sign-off CAD in Teamcenter Develop Lighting System documents including DFMEAs, SCCAF, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, & DVP&Rs Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance. Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece cost and tooling cost review. Identify validation, durability and functional tests required as per SDS & ES.

(DVP / FEDE) Address issues with root cause analysis (8

Ds, 3x5

Why) and permanent corrective actions implementation. Apply knowledge of six sigma principles. Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process. Deliver by applying the One Client Behaviors. Travel to supplier manufacturing and testing sites when required. Travel to North America plants when required. V2

Soft is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EOE). We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.