Hello,
My name is Bipasa, and I'm reaching out from Intellectt Inc. regarding an exciting contract opportunity for a Exterior Lighting Engineer based in Irvine, CA with one of our prestigious clients.
I would love to connect and discuss this opportunity in more detail. Please feel free to share your updated resume at bipasa.s@intellectt.com
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Exterior Lighting Engineer with expertise in automotive exterior lighting design and development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience as a Lighting DRE, strong proficiency in CATIA V6, and a solid understanding of lighting systems, manufacturing processes, and supplier collaboration to support the complete product development lifecycle.
Job Title: Exterior Lighting Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop automotive exterior lighting systems, including headlamps, tail lamps, center light panels, and corner lamps.
- Collaborate with the styling team to evaluate design feasibility, review Class-A surfaces, and define craftsmanship targets.
- Create detailed component designs in CATIA V6 while ensuring manufacturing feasibility.
- Work closely with suppliers to optimize designs for cost, weight, manufacturing methods, and performance.
- Complete and release lighting components, sub-systems, and detailed designs.
- Interpret simulation results and implement design improvements.
- Support product development by applying knowledge of automotive lighting systems and manufacturing processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in automotive lighting design.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience as a Lighting Design & Release Engineer (DRE).
- Strong knowledge of automotive exterior lighting systems and their components.
- Proficiency in CATIA V6 for component design.
- Good understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and supplier collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Bipasa Swain
Sourcing Specialist
7329976610 | Ext: 300
bipasa.s@intellectt.com