EDAG, Inc.

Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer

TROY, MI

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Seniority: Mid level
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 27 Oct 2026

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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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