Lead Optical Engineer

Location Northville, USA Lead Optical Engineer FORVIA - HELLA Electronics Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Optical Engineer. The focus of this role will be to lead optical design activities and act as the primary optical engineering contact through all development phases (Styling, RFQ, Design, production) with our OEM customers. This is a unique opportunity to use and develop a broad array of engineering and customer interfacing skills. Daily Responsibilities Work as the optical engineering contact to our OEM customers including the analysis and distribution of requirements. Estimate required lighting development resources and costs while creating development schedules. Design and develop optical lighting components. Manage coordination of optical design strategies in conjunction with the lighting labs. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering discipline. 5+ years experience focused on automotive optical design activities (Two complete program development cycles RFQ to SOP Preferred). Exhibited ability to lead program development. Experience leading a program from RFQ through production is a plus. Shown past leadership qualities in program development. Ability to perform well in a cross-functional international team. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Benefits Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours. Industry leading health benefits program. Lucrative PTO policy. Competitive 401K matching. Extensive career and training opportunities. Annual bonuses. On-campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services. Team and company-wide events. And many more. Equal Opportunity Employer FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr