Lead Design Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Design & develop automotive lighting systems including Head Lamps, Tail Lamps, DRLs, Fog Lamps, Turn Indicators, Interior Lighting and associated components throughout product lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience in CATIA V5 and PLM tools for 3D modeling, assemblies, detailing and release activities.
• Perform packaging studies, optical integration reviews, tolerance analysis, GD&T application and support validation activities.
• Ensure lighting systems comply with AIS, CMVR, ECE, FMVSS and OEM requirements.
• Coordinate with Styling, Electrical, CAE, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Suppliers and Program teams.
• Prepare and maintain CAD data, drawings, DFMEA, DVP&R, engineering reports and release documentation.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, issue resolution and root cause analysis activities.
• Track engineering deliverables and ensure timely completion from concept to production launch.
• Act as SPOC for lighting systems with OEM teams and suppliers

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field.
• Hands on experience in Automotive Lighting Design & Development.
• Proficient in CATIA V5, Teamcenter/PLM tools.
• Knowledge of lighting systems, plastics, optics, injection molding, GD&T and vehicle integration.
• Understanding of AIS, CMVR, ECE, FMVSS regulations and OEM specifications.
• Good communication, coordination and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of lenses, reflectors, LEDs, light guides, plastics, tooling and manufacturing processes.