Exterior Lighting Engineer - Automotive

Job Opportunity - Exterior Lighting Engineer Location :
Irvine, CA Duration :
Full Time Job Summar

yWe are seeking an experienced Senior Lighting Design Release Engineer (Lighting DRE
) to lead the design, development, and release of automotive exterior lighting systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in lighting design, product development, supplier collaboration, and CATIA V6, with a strong understanding of automotive manufacturing and design feasibility

• sLead the design, development, and release of automotive exterior lighting systems including headlamps, tail lamps, center light panels, and corner lamp
  s
• .Work closely with the Styling team to conduct feasibility studies, review Class-A surfaces, and establish craftsmanship targets
• .Design and develop lighting components and assemblies using CATIA V6
• .Evaluate manufacturing feasibility and ensure designs meet quality, cost, weight, and performance targets
• .Collaborate with Tier-1 suppliers to optimize component design, material selection, tooling, joining methods, molding processes, and overall product cost
• .Interpret CAE/simulation results and incorporate recommendations into component designs
• .Create, release, and maintain component and subsystem designs throughout the product development lifecycle
• .Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and engineering change activities
• .Ensure compliance with automotive standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
• .Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams

• sBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• .10+ year
  s of experience in automotive product design with a focus on lighting systems
• .Minimum 3 years of experience as a Lighting Design Release Engineer (Lighting DRE
  )
• .Strong knowledge of automotive exterior lighting systems and components, including
• :
  
  Head Lamp
• sTail Lamp
• sCenter Light Panel
• sCorner Lamp
• sProficiency in CATIA V6 for component and assembly design
• .Experience working with Class-A surfaces and styling feasibility studies
• .Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, injection molding, and product development
• .Experience collaborating with Tier-1 suppliers throughout the design and release process
• .Ability to interpret CAE/simulation results and implement design improvements
• .Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills

• sExperience with automotive product development processes and Design Release Engineering
• .Knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and APQP
• .Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering change management
• .Experience supporting prototype builds, validation testing, and production launch activities