Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer
Job in
Troy, Oakland County, Michigan, 48083, USA
Listed on 2026-10-29
Listing for:
EDAG Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-29
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Own headlamps, rear lamps, and other exterior lighting systems from concept to SOP; lead design and release activities, including optical, mechanical, and E/E interfaces, CAD data, BOMs, and engineering releases
- Evaluate lighting concepts, optical feasibility, packaging, and integration in collaboration with Studio, Body, E/E, and Manufacturing teams
- Drive design reviews, engineering changes, and technical issue resolution; balance performance, cost, weight, complexity, manufacturability, and timing
- Define lighting validation plans, ensure photometric compliance, and support prototype builds, vehicle builds, and launch activities
- Guide suppliers and serve as the primary technical interface for the customer
- Track milestones, risks, open issues, and engineering deliverables
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Optical Engineering.
- At least 5 years of dedicated experience in exterior automotive lighting development
- Proven design and release ownership of headlamps and/or rear lamps, including CAD reviews, BOMs, and change management
- Strong expertise in optics, light distributions, LED/electronics, lamp construction, vehicle integration, and lighting regulations
- Hands‑on experience with photometric validation, prototype builds, launch support, and structured resolution of lighting issues
- Proven collaboration with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and cross‑functional teams
- Preferred:
North American OEM experience and familiarity with FMVSS/SAE requirements; experience with Ansys SPEOS, photometric measurement, DFMEA, or DVP&R; knowledge of optical plastics, tooling, lamp manufacturing processes, or interior lighting - English (C1-C2)
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