HV/LV EDS Design & Release Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HV Wiring Harnesses, Design Improvements, Robustness Engineering, Technical Design Reviews, Change Control, Harness Complexity Analysis, Test Plans Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Supplier Relationship Management, Industry Standards Compliance, Engineering Tools Familiarity, Communication Skills, Program Management Skills, CAD Drawing Interpretation, Material Properties Understanding, Six Sigma Mindset

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Lead the design, development, validation, and release of High Voltage (HV) wiring harnesses and associated components, ensuring compliance with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets. Drive design improvements to enhance product quality, reduce manufacturing costs, and optimize system weight, utilizing benchmarking and generating proposals to minimize giveaway cost and reduce total part count. Capable of designing and update wiring changes in 3DX/Catia per all Ford requirements and systems schematics. Apply Robustness Engineering Disciplines (e.g., Quality history, P-Diagram, FMEA) to ensure compliance to requirements and specifications. Lead Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) and participate in design reviews, providing technical expertise and presenting design proposals to stakeholders. Manage the release of parts in systems like FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle, and support Change Control Meetings. Analyze and break down Program Direction Letter and Trim Spiders to accurately account for HV EDS content. Perform Harness Complexity Analysis and engineering cost estimates. Define and verify engineering prototype requirements at the part level. Develop and execute test plans, including identifying required validation, durability, and functional tests as per requirements and specifications (e.g., DVP / FEDE DVP dashboard). This includes bench testing, vehicle integration testing, functional validation, performance testing, and safety validation of high voltage systems and components, with a focus on HV wiring harnesses. Analyze test data and implement design improvements as needed. Lead issue resolution in Digital and Build Phases of Product Development for HV EDS. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical design, battery systems, powertrain, controls, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality to ensure seamless integration, optimal packaging, and design for manufacturability (DFM) of HV EDS. Manage supplier relationships for high voltage components and HV wiring harnesses, ensuring adherence to specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules. Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262, UL, SAE, IEC), safety regulations, and company-specific requirements for high voltage systems. Support prototype and production build events for forward model programs, including parts implementation/sign-off in manufacturing and assembly plants and assisting quality issue resolution in all milestones. Support quality and manufacturing quality forums as required. Comply with GPDS deliverables (applicable to EDS) for each milestone. Submit invention disclosures, process improvements, and best practices. Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in high voltage electrical systems and component design. Comply with training as outlined in calendar year objectives. Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. 5+ years of automotive EDS experience from early development through launch. General knowledge of vehicle systems and electronic/mechanical interfaces. Exceptionally strong communication, organization, and program management skills. Familiarity with engineering tools and disciplines (DFMEA, DVP&R, P-diagram). Fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote). Ability to interpret 2D and 3D CAD drawings and schematics. Requirements engineering experience - hardware and software specification interpretation. General understanding of material properties and mass production processes. Six Sigma mindset. Master's degree in engineering. Knowledge of manufacturing quality documentation (PFMEA, control plans, line flow charts). Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. Working knowledge in Team Center, 3DX, CATIA, and Global Integrator Working knowledge of commercially available AI tools and resources. 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 8. 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, development, validation, and release of High Voltage wiring harnesses and associated components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with industry standards.