Design Engineer II

We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer II to ensure customer satisfaction through the robust design and development of exterior automotive lighting products, guiding them from initial concept to production. You will play a crucial role in meeting regulatory requirements and developing innovative solutions.

• Ensure customer satisfaction by overseeing the design and development of exterior automotive lighting products from concept to production.
• Conduct feasibility studies to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Perform DFMEA, design reviews, and fault tree analysis (FTA).
• Identify, investigate, and resolve design issues efficiently.
• Research and develop new technologies applicable to product design.
• Create detailed 2D/3D component and assembly drawings, along with bills of materials (BOMs).
• Verify design accuracy through mock-up and tooling trials.
• Ensure design compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education/experience.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in plastic injection molding.
• 3 to 5 years of CAD experience with CATIA V5 or V6.
• Familiarity with FMVSS 108 and other global lighting regulations.
• Understanding of electrical circuits and LED operation.
• Experience with automotive design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Experience with ANSYS SPEOS, LUCIDSHAPE CAA V5, and Moldex3D.

This position is in the automotive industry, where you will be part of a dynamic team working with advanced technologies. You will be involved in the complete design and development process of automotive lighting products.

This is a Permanent position based out of London, OH.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance401K Retirement Savings with Company MatchTuition Reimbursement and more!

This is a fully onsite position in London,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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