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Exterior Lighting Engineer

Job in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, 48120, USA
Listing for: Employee Workplace
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-24
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Product Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42.31 - 49 USD Hourly USD 42.31 49.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Now Hiring:
Exterior Lighting Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI
Pay Rate: $42.31/hour
Schedule: Hybrid (4 days onsite per week)

Design the Future of Automotive Lighting

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for product development, advanced design, and problem-solving? Join a collaborative engineering team where you'll help develop and improve exterior lighting systems used across multiple vehicle programs. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge lighting technologies while partnering with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Job Duties
  • Design, develop, and validate exterior lighting components and systems.
  • Create and modify 3D CAD models using CATIA V5, 3DX, or similar software.
  • Perform hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of lighting components.
  • Support product development activities including feasibility studies, cost analysis, and design reviews.
  • Collaborate with purchasing, suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams to launch new products.
  • Review and approve engineering documentation, validation plans, DFMEAs, and technical studies.
  • Utilize manufacturing knowledge, including injection molding principles, to improve product design and manufacturability.
  • Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support suppliers, testing, and manufacturing operations.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
  • 5+ years of experience in automotive lighting, product development, or related engineering disciplines.
  • Proficiency with CAD tools such as CATIA, Teamcenter, or similar platforms.
  • Experience with design validation, manufacturing processes, and engineering problem-solving methodologies.
  • Strong communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic engineering environment.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Commuter/Parking Accounts
  • People Perks Program
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • AD&D Insurance
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