Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer

TROY, MIDescriptionOwn 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 releasesEvaluate lighting concepts, optical feasibility, packaging, and integration in collaboration with Studio, Body, E/E, and Manufacturing teamsDrive design reviews, engineering changes, and technical issue resolution; balance performance, cost, weight, complexity, manufacturability, and timingDefine lighting validation plans, ensure photometric compliance, and support prototype builds, vehicle builds, and launch activitiesGuide suppliers and serve as the primary technical interface for the customerTrack milestones, risks, open issues, and engineering deliverablesRequirementsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Optical Engineering.At least 5 years of dedicated experience in exterior automotive lighting developmentProven design and release ownership of headlamps and/or rear lamps, including CAD reviews, BOMs, and change managementStrong expertise in optics, light distributions, LED/electronics, lamp construction, vehicle integration, and lighting regulationsHands-on experience with photometric validation, prototype builds, launch support, and structured resolution of lighting issuesProven collaboration with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and cross-functional teamsPreferred: 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 lightingEnglish (C1-C2)