What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lighting Engineer (DRE) position at Ztek Consulting?
Title: Lighting Engineer (DRE)
Location: Novi, Michigan
Full-Time
Job Description
- Lead the design and development of exterior and interior automotive lighting systems across the full product lifecycle (concept to launch).
- Define lighting system requirements, specifications, and validation plans in line with regulatory and vehicle-level targets.
- Drive supplier RFQs, technical evaluations, and design reviews; manage supplier deliverables and issue resolution.
- Coordinate CAD/packaging, optics, and CAE activities to ensure functional, aesthetic, and integration requirements are met.
- Own DVP&R, DFMEA, test plans, and quality documentation for assigned lighting systems.
- Ensure compliance with global lighting regulations and automotive design standards.
- Manage cost, weight, timing, and quality targets for lighting components and subsystems.
- Support prototype builds, testing, and pre-production validation activities.
- Collaborate closely with electrical, body, manufacturing, and quality teams across programs.