(Mechanical) Lighting Study Pilot

Overview

Expleo is a global engineering, technology, and consulting service provider that partners with leading organizations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses.Expleo benefits from more than 50 years of experience developing complex products in automotive and aerospace, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems. Leveraging its deep sector knowledge and wide-ranging expertise in fields including AI engineering, digitalization, automation, cybersecurity and data science, the group’s mission is to fast-track innovation through each step of the value chain.With a worldwide presence in 30 countries, our global footprint includes excellence centers around the world, including Romania since 1994.

Responsibilities

 

Position Overview

We are looking for a Study Pilot Engineer specialized in Lighting Systems to work on the development and release of automotive components within the assigned scope, ensuring compliance with Quality, Cost, Delivery and Performance (QCDP) targets. The role involves supplier management, cross-functional coordination and technical ownership throughout the entire product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead lighting studies from input analysis through deliverable validation and project release.
• Coordinate designers and support technical development activities, ensuring feasibility, quality and compliance with engineering standards.
• Manage technical risks, escalations and engineering deviations in collaboration with ICM, CP and Core Engineering teams.
• Ensure robust application of study control and validation processes while driving continuous improvement through RETEX.
• Represent the lighting perimeter in Design Reviews, GT Zone, Mini Plateau, CSTP, HH, supplier meetings and other key project governance forums.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver lighting solutions aligned with project targets for quality, cost and timing.

 

Qualifications

 

•  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electronics, Transportation Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Automotive Lighting, covering product development, design studies or engineering activities for lighting components/systems (headlamps, rear lamps, signal lamps, interior lighting or ambient lighting systems). 
• Good understanding of the automotive product development lifecycle and engineering deliverables, as well of automotive development tools and methodologies (e.g. CATIA, PLM, engineering change management processes). 
• Experience in coordinating or supporting technical studies, ensuring product feasibility and compliance with project requirements.
• Experience participating in Design Reviews, technical committees and project milestone reviews.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers and project stakeholders in an international environment.
• Familiarity with OEM or Tier 1 automotive development environments. 
• Knowledge of lighting regulations and standards (ECE, FMVSS or equivalent). 
• Fluent English (written and spoken); ability to participate in technical meetings and communicate with international teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Experience working in an international project environment involving direct interaction with suppliers and multiple engineering disciplines.

 

 

Benefits

• Benefit Platform
• Holiday Voucher
• Private medical insurance
• Performance bonus
• Easter and Christmas bonus
• Employee referral bonus
• Bookster subscription
• Work from home options depending on project.