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G-TECH Services

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Design Resign Engineer (Exterior Lighting Engineer)

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$40 - $42/hr

Seeking an experienced Exterior Lighting Engineer / Design Release Engineer (DRE) to support the design, development, validation, and release of automotive exterior lighting systems including ...

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Design Resign Engineer (Exterior Lighting Engineer)

Dearborn, MI • On-site

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Job description

Seeking an experienced Exterior Lighting Engineer / Design Release Engineer (DRE) to support the design, development, validation, and release of automotive exterior lighting systems including headlamps, taillamps, CHMSL, fog lamps, and license plate lamps.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead design and release activities for exterior lighting components.
  • Develop and review lighting CAD models using CATIA V5, 3DX, and Teamcenter.
  • Perform optical engineering and design-for-manufacturing activities.
  • Support Build-to-Print (BTP) lighting development.
  • Conduct GD&T reviews, packaging studies, and design validation.
  • Create DFMEA, DVP&R, SCCAF, Boundary Diagrams, and P-Diagrams.
  • Perform root cause analysis using 8D and 5 Why methodologies.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams.
  • Support sourcing, testing, launch, and production activities.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in automotive lighting design, development, or release engineering.
  • Experience with CATIA, Teamcenter, and CAD modeling.
  • Knowledge of optical engineering, injection molding, and manufacturing processes.
  • Hands-on laboratory testing and troubleshooting experience.
  • Strong problem-solving, GD&T, and product development experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exterior lighting design and release experience.
  • DFMEA, PFMEA, SCCAF, and Six Sigma knowledge.
  • Mechatronics and CAE experience.
  • Master's Degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of related experience.

Company Description

Why work at G-Tech?
G-Tech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at G-Tech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today!

G-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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