EDS Connector Design & Release Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Connector Design, Design Release, High Voltage Connectors, Low Voltage Connectors, Design Verification, Root-Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, Preventative Actions, Problem-Solving, DFMEA, Robustness Checklists, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, Sourcing Strategies, Manufacturing Best Practices, Commonality of Designs

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

As an EDS Connector Design and Release Engineer, you will be empowered to own and influence the entire component lifecycle. You will: Lead the design and release of high voltage and low voltage connectors to meet all specified requirements. Collaborate and interface with the EDS team and module teams on design assumptions and integration. Apply robust design disciplines, including Boundary diagrams, P-diagrams, Robustness Checklists (RCL), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement Form (SCCAF), and Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R). Ensure all connector designs comply with Ford, USCAR, IEC, and GB/T standards. Actively participate in component design reviews at key program milestones. Sign off on component designs, ensuring they meet Quality, Cost, Weight, and Functional Targets. Resolve Design Verification (DV) failures, developing root-cause analyses, corrective actions, and preventative actions. Identify and develop Total Value Management (TVM) actions to optimize value. Work closely with purchasing to align with and execute sourcing strategies. Utilize best design practices for manufacturing, assembly, and failure mode avoidance. Drive commonality of designs across multiple vehicle programs and platforms. Complete Technical Design Reviews with relevant Technical Leads. Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Mechanical Engineering (ME) or related field of study 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a Design and Release (D&R) role. Proven outstanding D&R engineering discipline. Strong problem-solving skills, including experience with 8D and 5D methodologies. A high degree of personal motivation. As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases Tuition assistance Established and active employee resource groups Paid time off for individual and team community service A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a salary grade 7. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and release of high voltage and low voltage connectors while ensuring compliance with various standards. Collaborate with teams to resolve design verification failures and optimize value through Total Value Management actions.