Lighting Optical Engineer
About The Position
Ford Motor Company is seeking an Interior Lighting – Product Design Engineer with a strong optical engineering focus to join our Product Design team in Dearborn, MI. This is a professional engineering role that applies optical design and simulation expertise to develop body interior lighting systems, guiding designs from concept through optical validation, production release, and launch. Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience designing and developing interior lighting systems.
- Demonstrated Program Management skills from kick off to post Job#1
- Clear understanding of Design and Release task/process for in house designed interior lighting systems or applicable electrical component development.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Overhead/Cargo and Ambient Lighting attribute targets, package and tooling feasibility, material analysis, Design Rules, SDS requirements, DFMEA, FMA, and DVPR.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Catia V5 including surface and solids development.
- Functional knowledge of Teamcenter Engineering and EBOM structure including searching for parts, saving and freezing items.
- Experience in optical development and lighting systems
- Comprehensive understanding of SPEOS optical CAE software.
- Demonstrated capability of working with designers for in-house designed interior lighting.
- Knowledge of interior lighting cost drivers.
- Excellent communication, team building, and leadership skills
Nice To Haves
- Masters in Engineering desired
- Injection Mold and Electronics manufacturing experience preferred.
- Understanding of GPDS and related deliverables.
- Comprehensive knowledge of interior lighting validation process and pass/fail criteria including cycle and material testing.
- Working knowledge of interior trim subsystems and vehicle electrical architecture (including EDS, connectors, wiring attachment methodology, etc)
Responsibilities
- Professional position utilizing engineering education and experience to design and simulate body interior lighting systems.
- Responsible for supporting all phases of engineering from design concept to production release.
- Work with Design Studio, D&R Engineers, and CAD designers globally to develop 3D CAD models and optical simulations which meet appearance and functional requirements.
- Utilize design tools such as Catia V5 and Speos, to develop efficient designs which meet customer expectations.
- Ensure designs meet tooling and manufacturing feasibility.
- Support validation of designs through the Ford DV process, resolving all issues in a timely manner.
- Provide design support /issue resolution of all launch issues associated with interior lighting.
- Provide support for SDS, Design rules, and DFMEA development and maintenance.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
