We are recruiting an experienced Design Release Engineer- Exterior Lighting (DRE) to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.
NOTE:
- 100% Onsite location in Windsor, ON
- Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
- Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the development, validation, and release of exterior lighting systems including headlamps, tail lamps, fog lamps, and signaling devices
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact responsible for delivering lighting components that meet performance, cost, quality, and timing targets throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.
- Lead the end-to-end engineering delivery of exterior lighting systems from concept through production launch
- Own design release of components in PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill)
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Styling, Packaging, Electrical, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Suppliers
- Ensure designs meet regulatory requirements (FMVSS, ECE, SAE, etc.)
- Manage supplier development activities, including design reviews, technical discussions, and issue resolution
- Drive DFMEA, DVP&R, and engineering validation activities
- Support prototyping builds, testing, and launch readiness
- Identify and resolve engineering issues (fit, function, durability, optics, thermal, sealing, etc.)
- Track and meet program milestones, cost targets, and quality metrics
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for field or launch issues
- Lead change management and engineering change requests (ECR/ECO)
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in automotive exterior lighting or related systems
- Experience with design release engineering processes
- Working knowledge of lighting components (LEDs, optics, housings, electronics, wiring interfaces)
- Familiarity with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or similar)
- Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
- Experience with automotive validation processes (DV/PV testing)
- Working Knowledge of regulatory lighting standards (FMVSS 108, ECE, etc.)
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- $40.00 - $42.75/hour (depending on experience)
- Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
- Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
