Design Release Engineer

Design Release Engineer

JOB-10043633

Anticipated Start Date

05/19/2025

Location

Irvine, CA

Type of Employment

Direct Hire

Employer Info

Our client is one of the world’s leading engineering and technology service providers. With operations in over 25 countries and a growing annual revenue that now surpasses USD 1.2 billion, we work with organizations who design, develop or deliver products and services. We help the world’s biggest and brightest brands across practically every industry.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Design Release Engineer to develop automotive lighting concepts, conduct packaging studies, and collaborate with suppliers for technical evaluations. They will work independently and within teams to achieve project goals with moderate supervision.

Job Description

• Perform benchmarking and create new concept.
• Perform packaging study
• Work with suppliers to assure parts/services are requested appropriately, evaluate technical proposals, and write technical reports.
• Make technical decisions with moderate supervision.
• Ability to report research and test results in various technical formats.
• Able to work with a team or on an individual basis to reach project goals.

Skills Required

• 3+ Years in Lighting products / Overall 8+ years
• Knowledge of Automotive lighting products Headlamp and Tail Lamp
• Experience in designing plastic parts using Catia V5/V6
• Knowledge of Lighting components
• Product life cycle knowledge
• Supplier management
• Cross functional team
• Appearance / Craftsmanship
• Packaging study
• Timeline management
• Prototype process
• Tooling / DFM
• Manufacturing / DFA
• Specifications / FMVSS
• Benchmarking
• DVP&R
• DFMEA
• Studio interaction

Education/Training/Certifications

• Requires a BS or MS in engineering.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.