Exterior Lighting Design Release Engineer

Job Title:

Exterior Lighting Engineer

Job Description

The Exterior Lighting Engineer serves as a Design Release Engineer responsible for coordinating design analysis and product development activities for advanced exterior lighting components and product lines. This role focuses on exterior lighting hardware and associated plastic injection molded parts, driving the release of new components, resolving design deficiencies, maintaining cost controls, and providing clear technical direction to support personnel. The engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers while actively engaging with emerging technologies and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

+ Coordinate design analysis and product development activities for advanced exterior lighting components and product lines.

+ Lead the design release process for exterior lighting hardware, ensuring accurate and timely release of new components.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align exterior lighting designs with overall vehicle systems and program requirements.

+ Work closely with suppliers to develop, validate, and industrialize plastic injection molded parts and related components.

+ Resolve design deficiencies by identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and updating design documentation.

+ Maintain cost controls by supporting cost-effective design decisions, monitoring cost targets, and proposing value improvements.

+ Provide technical direction and guidance to support personnel involved in design, testing, and release activities.

+ Engage with customers to understand requirements, address issues, and ensure that exterior lighting solutions meet performance and quality expectations.

+ Apply engineering theory, principles of design, and common understanding of materials to create robust and manufacturable lighting components.

+ Create and interpret sketches and engineering drawings to communicate design intent and support product development.

+ Participate in program management activities, including planning, tracking, and reporting on design release milestones.

+ Prepare and deliver written and oral communications, including presentations and meeting materials, to internal and external stakeholders.

+ Partner with management to analyze complex issues and develop effective engineering and program solutions.

+ Handle multiple assignments concurrently, managing priorities and deadlines across various projects.

+ Utilize digital tools and data management systems, such as Teamcenter, to manage design data, documentation, and release workflows.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in design release engineering, particularly for exterior lighting components and systems.

+ Proficiency in new product development processes, from concept through production release.

+ Strong experience in mechanical engineering principles as applied to product engineering and development.

+ Hands-on experience with exterior lighting hardware and associated systems.

+ Knowledge and experience with plastic injection molding and plastic component design.

+ Familiarity with Teamcenter or similar product lifecycle management (PLM) systems for design data and release management.

+ Program management experience supporting engineering deliverables and milestones.

+ Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

+ Proficiency with email communication tools for professional correspondence.

+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally.

+ Strong written and oral communication skills suitable for meetings and presentations.

+ Ability to work well with others and demonstrate effective teamwork skills.

+ Ability to partner with management to analyze and solve technical and program issues.

+ Ability to multitask and manage diverse assignments concurrently.

+ Strong ability to create sketches and engineering drawings and apply a solid understanding of materials, engineering theory, and principles of design.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience working with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in an automotive or similar environment.

+ Experience in mechanical engineering or a…