What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lighting Engineer - Vehicle position at Optimal Staffing?
Position Description:
- This role is responsible for the design, development, release, and quality assurance of next-generation automotive lighting electronics specifically 48V Lighting Driver Modules (LDMs).
- The position requires strong cross-functional collaboration, technical depth in electronics systems engineering, and hands-on engagement from concept through launch and warranty. New 48V Lighting Driver Module Development
- Partner with the lead engineer to own a defined subset of LDM components, requirements, and design deliverables.
- Lead and facilitate design reviews with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Develop, review, and maintain all quality and compliance documentation.
- Ensure all regulatory, legal, and certification requirements are met (FMVSS, ECE, RF certification, homologation, etc.).
- Create and execute comprehensive Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for bench, HIL, and vehicle-level testing aligned to program milestones (DCV, PEC, FEC, etc.).
- Track validation status and issues using FEDE, JIRA, and program-specific tools.
- Manage component and system releases within WERS.
- Support vehicle program launches by driving issue resolution and presenting status to management.
- Collaborate with IVI, Body Exterior, Vehicle Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure interface compatibility and manufacturing/assembly readiness.
- Travel to supplier sites and Ford assembly plants to support design reviews, launch readiness, APQP, and PPAP approvals.
Skills Required:
- Product Engineering, Release Engineering, Quality Engineer, Systems Engineering .
- Product Engineering , Partner with the lead engineer to own a defined subset of LDM components, requirements, and design deliverables. Lead and facilitate design reviews with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Support vehicle program launches by driving issue resolution and presenting status to management.
- Collaborate with IVI, Body Exterior, Vehicle Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure interface compatibility and manufacturing/assembly readiness
Experience Required:
Minimum 2 years of experience in automotive electrical system design, validation, and testing (hardware, software, or systems engineering).
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree
***POSITION IS HYBRID 4 days per week (M-Th)***