The High Voltage Electrical Distribution Systems Design and Release (HV EDS D&R) Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and release of the High Voltage (HV) wiring harnesses under their responsibility. This role involves a comprehensive understanding of electrical engineering principles, high voltage safety, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams from concept to production. The HV EDS D&R Engineer will also be responsible for driving design improvements that lead to increased quality and optimizations in cost and weight. The ideal candidate will ensure that all high voltage designs meet performance, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements for the product.
What you'll do...
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 proto@type 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 proto@type 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.
You'll have...
Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
5+ years of automotive EDS experience from early development through launch.
General knowledge of vehicle systems and electronic/mechanical interfaces.
Electrical and mechanical hardware engineering experience.
Exceptionally strong communication, organization, and program management skills.
Excellent program management and cross-functional collaboration 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.
Experience with supplier management and negotiations.
Requirements engineering experience - hardware and software specification interpretation.
General understanding of material properties and mass production processes.
Six Sigma mindset.
Problem-solving skills: 8D's, 5-Whys.
Even better, you may have...
Master's degree in engineering.
Experience with automotive PPAP process.
Knowledge of injection-molded components.
Knowledge of manufacturing quality documentation (PFMEA, control plans, line flow charts).
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Familiarity with systems like TeamCenter, CATIA, and Global Integrator
Component testing experience (bench/dyno/vehicle).
Automotive software implementation experience.
Working knowledge of commercially available AI tools and resources.
Working knowledge of Atlassian JIRA.
What you'll receive in return:
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 childcare 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.
For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
Salary Grade: SG6-SG8
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660
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Requisition ID : 49729
