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Exterior Lighting Engineer

Advantage Technical
Dearborn, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2026

Now Hiring: Exterior Lighting Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI
Pay Rate: $42.31/hour
Schedule: Hybrid (4 days onsite per week)

Design the Future of Automotive Lighting

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for product development, advanced design, and problem-solving? Join a collaborative engineering team where you'll help develop and improve exterior lighting systems used across multiple vehicle programs. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge lighting technologies while partnering with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced automotive environment.


Job Duties

  • Design, develop, and validate exterior lighting components and systems.

  • Create and modify 3D CAD models using CATIA V5, 3DX, or similar software.

  • Perform hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of lighting components.

  • Support product development activities including feasibility studies, cost analysis, and design reviews.

  • Collaborate with purchasing, suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams to launch new products.

  • Review and approve engineering documentation, validation plans, DFMEAs, and technical studies.

  • Utilize manufacturing knowledge, including injection molding principles, to improve product design and manufacturability.

  • Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support suppliers, testing, and manufacturing operations.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.

  • 5 years of experience in automotive lighting, product development, or related engineering disciplines.

  • Proficiency with CAD tools such as CATIA, Teamcenter, or similar platforms.

  • Experience with design validation, manufacturing processes, and engineering problem-solving methodologies.

  • Strong communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic engineering environment.


Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Commuter/Parking Accounts

  • People Perks Program

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • AD&D Insurance


Apply Now

If you're ready to take your engineering career to the next level and contribute to innovative vehicle lighting technologies, we want to hear from you. Apply today and connect with a recruiter to learn more about this exciting opportunity in Dearborn, MI.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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