Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the optical design, simulation and development of Interior and Exterior lighting components.
• Responsible for optical feasibility analysis during early design maturation in support of vehicle package development, concept lamp development, design studio surface development, optical requirements, lighting strategy and legal requirements.
• Ensure that lighting optical 3D data, simulations and measurements meet quality requirements and that Tier 1 suppliers provide robust data to meet internal gateways.
• Support Lead Engineers with rectification of issues.
• Support component sourcing.
• Provide input into new feature development.
• Provide input into new standards development, and new Product Design Specifications.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Experience of automotive lighting optical design, simulation and development using ANSYS SPEOS, Synopsys Light Tools or Synopsys LucidShape, leading technical issues within a project team environment.
• Strong IT skills with significant experience of using virtual engineering tools.
• Technical and practical knowledge of Body Engineering commodities.
• Previous programme delivery experience, with strong influencing and engagement skills.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Desirable:

• Experience of concept generation and cross functionality problem resolution.
• Experience working in Agile product development methodology.

Key Interactions:

• Product Owners/Lead Engineers
• Test Engineers
• Exterior Lighting Core Team
• Studio Engineering
• External Suppliers

Personal Profile:

Essential:

• An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable.
• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning.
• A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.

Desirable:

• An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.