Lighting Mechanical Engineer
Location
Irvine, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$85,000 - $107,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-31
Responsibilities
- Translate aesthetic styling visions into production-ready lighting solutions.
- Solve technical problems using first-principles reasoning and root-cause analysis.
- Apply GD&T principles and perform tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Lead the development of DFMEA and validate requirements with DVP&R.
- Manage Tier 1 supplier relationships and technical design reviews.
- Execute engineering change management and maintain accurate Bills of Materials.
- Communicate technical concepts to stakeholders for cross-functional collaboration.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 2-3+ years of experience in exterior/interior lamp development at a Tier 1 or OEM.
- Proficiency in managing the full part lifecycle from design to production.
- Strong understanding of injection molding design guidelines.
- Proficient in CAD tools, ideally CATIA V5/V6.
- Ability to generate 3D geometry and sectional data.
- Strong analytical skills for identifying and resolving technical challenges.
