Automotive Lighting Design Engineer (Mechanical/ Automobile engineer)

Role Summary :

Design and develop exterior vehicle lighting systems, including headlamps, tail lamps, and fog lamps. Act as the technical liaison with internal teams, partners, and external customers to deliver production-ready lighting solutions that meet regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead conceptualization and detailed design of automotive lighting assemblies from initial concept through production release.

- Create and refine 3D models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation using preferably Unigraphics.

- Develop master sections, style surfaces, and mature design concepts into manufacturable products.

- Ensure designs comply with automotive industry standards and regulations standards.

- Design components with consideration for tooling, injection moulding, assembly, and manufacturability.

- Perform tolerance analysis, stack-up studies, and engineering calculations to validate designs.

- Conduct product benchmarking, manage engineering changes, and maintain configuration control.

- Prepare and maintain engineering records, drawings, and technical documentation.

- Participate in failure investigations and root-cause analysis; implement corrective actions.

- Apply DFMEA and DFM/DFA principles to minimize risk and optimize assembly processes.

Required Skills and Knowledge

3D Modelling: Advanced proficiency in Unigraphics.

Design Fundamentals: Strong grasp of concept development, styling integration, and engineering design methods.

Manufacturing Awareness: Knowledge of tooling, moulding processes, plastic material selection, and joining techniques.

Engineering Analysis: Experience with tolerance analysis, stack-up, and basic design calculations.

Quality and Risk Tools: Familiarity with DFMEA, DFM/DFA, change management, and product benchmarking.

Regulatory Understanding: Working knowledge of automotive lighting regulations and certification requirements.

Experience and Qualifications

- Proven experience in automotive lighting design or related automotive component development.

- Demonstrated track record of delivering designs through development to production.

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

- Strong documentation practices and experience maintaining engineering records.