Ford
The Ford Exterior Lighting Engineer role involves independently leading exterior lighting systems from early concept through production launch, requiring deep expertise in lamp design, CAD development, and supplier execution. This hands-on position demands strong technical ownership and cross-functional collaboration to balance performance, cost, and regulatory compliance while driving design convergence and launch issue resolution. The ideal candidate will quickly contribute to new vehicle programs by translating complex requirements into robust lighting component designs and leading validation and production release activities.
Headquarters
Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
1903
Ford is an American automaker that designs, manufactures, and sells a full lineup of vehicles — cars, SUVs, crossovers, trucks, vans and commercial vehicles — with expanding hybrid and electric offerings. Its consumer-facing site supports shopping and ownership with photos, build & price tools, inventory search, pricing & incentives, and product and technology updates. Branded “Built for America,” Ford emphasizes vehicle technology, innovation in electrification, and broad dealer and service support for consumers and businesses.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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