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Lighting Engineer

Prism IT Global
Novi, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

About the Company

This person designs and develops the lights of a car (inside and outside). They make sure the lights work properly, look good, and follow safety rules.


About the Role

Lead the design and development of automotive lighting systems (interior & exterior) from concept to production launch.


Responsibilities

  • Define system requirements, specifications, and validation plans aligned with regulations and vehicle targets.
  • Manage supplier RFQs, technical evaluations, design reviews, and issue resolution.
  • Coordinate CAD design, packaging, optics, and CAE activities for proper integration and performance.
  • Own DFMEA, DVP&R, test plans, and quality documentation for lighting systems.
  • Ensure compliance with global automotive lighting regulations and standards.
  • Manage cost, weight, timing, and quality targets for components and subsystems.
  • Support prototype builds, testing, and pre-production validation.
  • Collaborate with electrical, body, manufacturing, and quality teams.


Required Skills

  • Automotive Lighting Systems
  • Exterior & Interior Lighting Design
  • CATIA V5 / CAD Tools
  • DFMEA / DVP&R
  • Optics / Lighting Integration
  • Regulatory Compliance (Global Lighting Standards)
  • Supplier Management & RFQ Process
  • CAD Packaging & Integration
  • Validation & Testing


Preferred Skills

  • CAE Collaboration
  • Prototype Build Support
  • Cost / Weight Optimization

Salary : $90,000

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