Job Title: Lighting Design Release Engineer (DRE)

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced
Lighting Design Release Engineer (DRE)
with strong expertise in
automotive exterior lighting systems and component design
. The idóneo candidate will be responsible for the design, development, feasibility, validation, and release of lighting components and sub-systems.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead design release activities for
automotive exterior lighting systems
, including
Headlamps, Tail Lamps, Center Light Panels, and Corner Lamps
.
- Collaborate with the
Styling team
to conduct feasibility studies, evaluate
A-class surfaces
, and establish craftsmanship targets.
- Design and develop lighting components using
CATIA V6
.
- Complete
manufacturing feasibility
and ensure designs meet production requirements.
- Release lighting components, sub-systems, and detailed designs according to program requirements.
- Work closely with
Tier-1 suppliers
on design development, cost, mass, joining methods, molding, and performance trade-offs.




- Apply knowledge of
automotive manufacturing processes
to develop production-ready designs.
- Review and interpret
simulation/CAE results
and incorporate recommendations into product designs.
- Support design reviews, issue resolution, prototype builds, testing, and production readiness.
- Ensure designs meet
quality, performance, cost, timing, and manufacturability
targets.

Required Skills
- 3+ years of Lighting DRE experience
.
- 10+ years of automotive interior/exterior lighting design experience
.
- Strong knowledge of
automotive exterior lighting systems and components
.
- Hands-on experience with
CATIA V6
.
- Strong understanding of
manufacturing processes, tooling, molding, and joining methods
.
- Experience working with
Styling teams and Tier-1 suppliers
.
- Strong understanding of
design feasibility, A-surface evaluation, craftsmanship, and design release processes
.
- Ability to in

📌 Lighting Design Release Engineer (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Global Connect Technologies
📍 Ciudad de México