lighting design release engineer (lighting dre)

location: lago alberto 375, suite 17-103, anáhuac i secc, miguel hidalgo, 11320 ciudad de méxico, méxico

company: ltts mexico – rivian

job responsibilities

- work as a lighting design release engineer (dre) with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- possess strong knowledge of automotive exterior lighting systems and key components, including headlamps, tail lamps, center light panels, and corner lamps.
- perform automotive interior and exterior lighting design activities, leveraging 10+ years of overall automotive lighting design experience.
- work closely with the styling team to conduct feasibility studies, review a-class surfaces, and define craftsmanship targets.
- create, develop, complete, and release lighting components and assemblies while ensuring manufacturing feasibility.
- design automotive component parts using catia v6.
- collaborate actively with tier-i suppliers on design projects, including trade-offs related to cost, mass, joining methods, molding, and testing performance.
- apply strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes to ensure robust and manufacturable designs.




- complete and release lighting components, sub-systems, and detailed designs according to project requirements.
- interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designs.
- coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure design quality, functionality, manufacturability, and timely release.

required qualifications

- bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
- minimum 3 years of experience specifically as a lighting dre.
- 10+ years of experience in automotive interior and exterior lighting design.
- strong experience with catia v6.
- good understanding of automotive lighting systems, component design, and manufacturing processes.
- experience working with styling teams and tier-i suppliers.
- strong understanding of design feasibility, a-class surfaces, craftsmanship, molding, joining methods, and testing.
- ability to interpret simulation results and implement design recommendations.
- strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

📌 Lighting design release engineer (lighting dre) (México)
🏢 Global Connect Technologies
📍 México