Exterior Lighting Design & Release Engineer
EDAG Mexico
- Troy, United States
- Mid Level
- Posted
Skills
Required
- optical
- mechanical, and E/E interfaces
- CAD data
- BOMs
- optical feasibility
- packaging
- integration
- design reviews
- Mechanical / Electrical / Automotive / Optical Engineering
- exterior automotive lighting development
- headlamps / rear lamps
- CAD reviews
- change management
- optics
Preferred
- FMVSS / SAE
- Ansys
- SPEOS / photometric measurement / DFMEA / DVP&R
- optical plastics / tooling / lamp manufacturing processes / interior lighting
- IMPOSSIBLE
Take your next step and support us as a EXTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN & RELEASE ENGINEER.
About EDAG Mexico
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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) MAKING IMPOSSIBLE THINGS POSSIBLE WITH YOU JazzHr Privacy Policy