Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer

Troy, MI
Full Time
Mid Level
WHO WE ARE
Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a EXTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN & RELEASE ENGINEER.

 
DESCRIPTION
  • 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​
REQUIREMENTS 
  • 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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