EDS Design and Release Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wiring Harness Design, 3D CAD Design, Systems Engineering, Wire Size Selection, Manufacturing Efficiency, Issue Resolution, Technical Design Reviews, Electrical Compatibility, Change Control Process, Microsoft Office, Vehicle Development Process, Wiring System Knowledge, APQP Management, DFMEA, Quality History Documentation, Installation Illustrations

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Design wiring harnesses complying with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets. Lead 3D wire routing and package CAD layout activity. Interface with Systems Engineering on logical and physical schematic development. Definition and support of wire size/type selection based on Requirements and Design Rules. Utilize best design efficiencies for manufacturing, assembly, and failure mode avoidance practices. Issue resolution in Digital and Build Phases of Product Development. Create and maintain program specific foundation documents (Boundary Diagrams, Quality History, P-diagram, DFMEA, etc.). Create and maintain harness family complexity. Drive commonality of designs across multiple programs and platforms. Develop and maintain installation illustrations. Release parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle. Support the Change Control Meeting. Complete Technical Design Reviews (TDR's) with Technical Specialists. Manage component and harness APQP with STA Partners and on time part delivery. Review pre-production vehicles for potential campaign items and assess warranty impact. Participate in vehicle builds and lead resolution of issues (AIMS). Lead resolution of warranty (GSAR) issues with PVT and Supplier. Lead EDS cost analysis/estimates and support reviews. Define harness to harness in-line connector pinouts and terminal sizing. Lead electrical EDS compatibility reviews and sign-off wire harness prints Lead signoff of EDS Design requirements and Design rule checks. BS in Mechanical, Electrical and Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Strong English Proficiency (written, read, and oral). Design Capable in 3D via Catia V5 or 3DX. Ability to travel to suppliers or assembly facilities to support APQP and build events. Minimum 3+ Wiring or electrical years of experience. Functional knowledge of vehicle electrical system or functional knowledge of vehicle wiring system. Working knowledge of vehicle development process (GPDS), change control process (WERS), and vehicle launch experience. Microsoft Office Usage (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio) 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 This position is a range of salary grades 6-7 . Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

The EDS Design and Release Engineer is responsible for designing wiring harnesses and leading CAD layout activities while ensuring compliance with various program targets. They will also manage issue resolution during product development phases and maintain program-specific documentation.