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Design Release Engineer, Exterior Lighting Hardware

Onsite · Detroit, Michigan
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

You will own design analysis and product development for exterior lighting components and plastic injection molded parts. Actalent places you in Warren, MI on a hybrid contract with $44.00-$50.00/hr. You will coordinate with systems engineers, suppliers, and customers to release new components. Your work drives cost control and resolves design deficiencies across advanced product lines.

What You'll Do8

  • 1Coordinate design analysis and product development for exterior lighting hardware and plastic injection molded parts.
  • 2Drive release of new components from concept to production, ensuring design intent and performance.
  • 3Resolve design deficiencies through root cause analysis and engineering changes.
  • 4Maintain cost controls by optimizing designs and materials for manufacturability.
  • 5Provide technical direction to support personnel and junior engineers.
  • 6Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to align on requirements and timelines.
  • 7Engage with new technologies and apply engineering best practices to improve designs.
  • 8Create engineering sketches, drawings, and common computations to support design reviews.

Requirements7

  • 15+ years experience in design release engineering for exterior lighting or plastic components.
  • 2BSME or related engineering degree.
  • 3Knowledge of injection molding principles and materials.
  • 4Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • 5Strong ability to create sketches and engineering drawings.
  • 6Demonstrated cross-functional teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • 7Excellent written and oral communication for presentations and meetings.

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationDetroit, Michigan

Required Skills

microsoft wordmicrosoft excelpowerpointinjection moldingcatia
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