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Pay: $90,000 – $110,000
Visa Sponsorship: No
Relocation Assistance: No
Remote: No
Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a strong background in automotive lighting? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy technical challenges? This opportunity offers a rewarding career path for a Design Engineer III specializing in lighting systems.
This position supports a tier-one automotive supplier specializing in the design and production of lighting equipment, accessories, and electronic components. The organization operates a full-service engineering and manufacturing facility with capabilities in lighting design, mold construction, production engineering, quality, assembly, sales, and customer support.
Demonstrate strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills
Deliver clear and confident technical presentations
Maintain exceptional attention to detail
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Work effectively both independently and in cross-functional teams
Coordinate design projects to develop high-quality, cost-effective automotive lighting products that meet government regulations and customer expectations.
Design and layout forward and rear automotive lighting systems according to customer specifications.
Perform DFMEA, DRBFM, and FTA analyses and lead part design reviews.
Confirm design intent through mock-up evaluations and tooled part reviews.
Create and maintain 2D/3D drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) within a PLM system.
Minimize production-related issues by ensuring robust design practices.
Communicate technical and project-related information effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
Provide guidance and mentorship to Design Engineers I and II.
Ensure compliance with ISO requirements for the product development process.
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Additional benefits available
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
4+ years of automotive lighting design experience (forward or rear lamps)
4+ years of experience with CATIA V5
Experience with plastic injection molding or die mold construction
Experience working directly with Automotive OEMs
Strong understanding of FMVSS 108 and global lighting regulations
Understanding of electrical circuits, LED operation, thermal management, and structural design
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Demonstrated communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred:
Experience with ANSYS SPEOS and LucidShape
CATIA V5/V6 experience in solids, surfacing, assemblies, and drafting
Injection-molded plastic part design experience
Experience with OEM development processes
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as needed
Primarily office-based (8 hours per day)
Manufacturing or lab environment exposure (1–2 hours per week)
Occasional overnight travel to customer sites, remote locations, overseas facilities, or training centers
Overtime (planned or unplanned) may be required to meet project deadlines
Work may be split between desk responsibilities and hands-on lab validation and testing
All team members contribute to achieving customer satisfaction and continuous performance improvement. Success is driven by delivering high-quality products on time and at competitive cost. Each individual plays a key role in supporting overall organizational success through their daily responsibilities and professional conduct.
Apply online @ expresspros.com/columbusoh
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Express Columbus Metro West
1065 Bethel Road, Columbus Ohio, 43220
Call or Text: 614-278-7707
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