Job Description
Design Engineer – Automotive Lighting (Experience Required)
An industry-leading manufacturer of LED lighting systems for commercial, emergency, and military vehicles is looking for a Design Engineer with direct experience in automotive lighting. This is a hands-on, full lifecycle design role where your expertise will contribute to safer, smarter vehicle systems.
Based in Harlow, Essex (on-site, with free parking), you’ll join a collaborative team focused on delivering high-performance products that meet rigorous industry standards.
Key Points
* Role: Design Engineer
* Location: Harlow, Essex (on-site)
* Requirement: Must have experience designing lighting products for the automotive or vehicle-related sector
* Tools: SolidWorks and Creo
What You’ll Do
* Design lighting products from concept through production
* Develop specifications, prototypes, and tooling files
* Coordinate internal testing and external compliance (CE/UKCA)
* Modify and improve existing designs
* Collaborate with in-house labs, suppliers, and project teams
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience in automotive lighting design
* Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks + Creo)
* HNC/HND/Degree in engineering or product design
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
* Bonus: Optical design tools (Relux, DIALux)
Why Join?
* Meaningful projects with real-world safety impact
* Strong team culture in a global, innovation-driven company
* Full product lifecycle ownership
* Free parking and supportive on-site environment