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Lighting Design Engineer (Automotive Lighting)
| Location | Tokyo - 23 Wards |
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 7 million yen ~ 8 million yen |
Job Description
Lighting Design Engineer (Automotive Lighting) is responsible for the design and development of automotive lighting systems such as headlamps & other exterior lamps. The role focuses on creating robust, manufacturable designs using CAD tools while ensuring compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and cost targets. The engineer collaborates across design, simulation, and project teams to deliver high-quality lighting solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop 3D models and 2D drawings using CREO in line with defined standards
- Design and develop automotive lighting components (headlamps, rear lamps, etc.) from concept to production in coordination with supplier
- Ensure design feasibility considering plastic injection molding and tooling constraints
- Create and refine design proposals, sketches, and surface data evaluation
- Perform design calculations, simulations, and validations (cost, weight, performance)
- Design critical features such as mounting clips, ribs, locators, and harness routing
- Participate in Design Reviews (DRs) and ensure timely closure of action items
- Manage CAD data using PDM/PLM systems and maintain version control
- Interface with customers and internal stakeholders for technical discussions and updates
- Support project timelines and ensure adherence to milestones and quality standards
General Requirements
| Minimum Experience Level | Over 3 years |
| Career Level | Mid Career |
| Minimum English Level | Business Level |
| Minimum Japanese Level | Business Level |
| Minimum Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Visa Status | Permission to work in Japan required |
Required Skills
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in CREO (Part Design, Assembly, Drafting)
- Strong knowledge of plastic part design and injection molding principles
- Understanding of tooling feasibility and manufacturability constraints & tolerance stack-up analysis
- Good working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- Familiarity with bumper & automotive lighting systems (headlamp/rear lamp architecture)
- Ability to interpret and work with engineering drawings and standards
- Understanding of optics, simulation/validation tools (basic level preferred)
- Understanding of DFMEA / DFM / DFA methodologies
- KOLA: Knowledge is KOLA to be preferred
Job Location
- Tokyo - 23 Wards
Work Conditions
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 7 million yen ~ 8 million yen |
| Industry | Automobile and Parts |
