Ford Pro · 3 months ago
Exterior Lighting Engineer
20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFord Pro is seeking an Exterior Lighting Engineer who will work across various engineering fields including mechanical, electrical, software, and optics. The role involves defining requirements, product design, validation testing, and leading cross-functional teams to develop Exterior Lighting products throughout a vehicle’s lifecycle.
AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Systems Engineering for Exterior Lighting
Generate and execute technical solutions for Exterior Lighting components to support new vehicle programs
Perform complex engineering evaluation analysis
Work cross-functionally to implement cost savings, product improvements, and to support prototype and production build activities
Balance attributes such as cost, weight, complexity, and timing
Production release of Exterior Lighting systems, subsystems, components, and features
Core requirement and technology development
Communicate information to and from internal and external organizations
Lead team meetings (suppliers, designers, engineers, manufacturing, supplier quality, etc.)
Travel as required (including international)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, or Software Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
2+ years of related automotive and/or lighting applications experience (inclusive of professional, co-op, and internship positions)
Ability to travel domestic and international
Preferred
Master's Degree or other Advanced Degree
Familiarity with the engineering design of exterior lighting components
Familiarity with Design For Six Sigma process
Experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and ISO standards
Knowledge of plastic materials, plastic injection molding, optics, basic electrical/electronic circuitry, software, lamp manufacturing processes, tooling, fixture design and product validation
Knowledge of global lighting regulations
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Pro
Ford Pro is a productivity accelerator designed to drive the business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Frick
Interim Head
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