Job summary: we are looking for a skilled anddetail-oriented car headlight design release engineer to lead thedevelopment and release of advanced headlamp systems.
this role isresponsible for managing the end-to-end design, integration, andvalidation of headlight assemblies while ensuring alignment withperformance, safety, styling, and manufacturing requirements.
keyresponsibilities: - own the design and release of front lightingsystems (headlamps, drls, turn signals, adaptive/matrix lighting,etc.)
from concept through production.
- work closely with styling,electrical, thermal, packaging, manufacturing, and supplier teamsto ensure seamless integration and functionality.
- develop andmaintain bill of materials (bom), cad models, and engineeringdocumentation throughout the product development lifecycle.
-ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (fmvss, ece,etc.)
and vehicle-level requirements.
- conduct packaging andfeasibility studies using cad tools (catia v5, nx, etc.).
- leadengineering validation activities: dfmea, dvp&r, and coordinatelab/vehicle-level testing.
- manage supplier deliverables, designchanges, and issue resolution throughout the development process.
-support prototype builds, plant launch activities, and providepost-launch engineering support.
- interface with electrical andsoftware teams for lighting control modules and smart lightingfeatures.
qualifications: - bachelor's degree in mechanicalengineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
- strongknowledge of headlamp systems, optics, materials, sealing, andthermal management.
- proficiency in 3d cad tools (catia v5/nx) andplm systems (teamcenter, enovia, etc.).
- familiarity withregulatory compliance and test validation standards for lightingsystems.
- experience working with tier-1 lighting suppliers.
-strong project management and communication skills.
- ability towork effectively across cross-functional and global teams.preferred qualifications: - experience with adaptive/matrix led orlaser headlamp systems.
- exposure to lighting simulation tools(e.g., lucidshape, speos).
- understanding of can/lin communicationprotocols and lighting ecus.
- hands-on experience withvehicle-level lighting integration and tuning.