Automotive Lighting Designer

Location: Irvine, CA

Client: Rivian

Experience: 0–2 years | 6+ months of relevant experience will be considered

We are looking for an Entry-Level Automotive Lighting Designer to support automotive lighting and lamp design activities for our client Rivian in Irvine, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Design, or Product Design who have hands-on experience with CATIA and an interest in automotive lighting systems.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to automotive components, lighting/lamp design, 3D modeling, and engineering drawings.

• Support the design and development of automotive lighting and lamp components using CATIA
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• Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings for automotive lighting components.
• Assist with the design of headlamps, tail lamps, signal lamps, and other exterior/interior lighting components.
• Work with senior engineers and designers to develop components based on engineering requirements and specifications.
• Review designs for fit, form, function, manufacturability, and packaging requirements.
• Support design changes, revisions, and documentation throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and supplier engineering teams.
• Assist with design reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow automotive engineering standards, design guidelines, and company processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design, or a related field
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• 0–2 years of experience in automotive design, mechanical design, or lighting/lamp design.
• 6+ months of relevant experience will also be considered.
• Hands-on experience with CATIA
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• Basic understanding of mechanical design and engineering principles
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• Exposure to automotive lighting, lamps, headlamps, tail lamps, or related components is preferred.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings, 3D models, and basic GD&T concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

• Automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier experience.
• Experience with CATIA V5/V6
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• Knowledge of automotive exterior/interior components.
• Understanding of plastic components, injection molding, and basic DFM/DFA concepts.
• Experience with automotive packaging and component integration.
• Familiarity with engineering change processes and product development lifecycle.