EDS Clips & Retainer Design and Release Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

80d

About The Position

This isn't just another component design role. We are looking for a passionate and meticulous engineer to become our global Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the clips and retainers that secure these critical electrical systems. You will be the central authority, shaping strategy, driving quality, and ensuring our components are robust and world-class across every vehicle platform. At Ford Motor Company, we are at the forefront of the automotive revolution. From the iconic F-150 Lightning to the Mustang Mach-E, we are designing the vehicles that will define the future of mobility. The complexity of these modern marvels relies on a flawless Electrical Distribution System (EDS), and that's where you come in.

Responsibilities

• Own the Global Component Strategy: Lead the end-to-end design, development, validation, and release of all EDS clips and retainers, ensuring they meet Ford's rigorous targets for quality, cost, weight, and performance.
• Lead and Mentor Supplier Partners: Act as the primary technical leader for our global component suppliers. You will direct their design activities, manage program timelines, troubleshoot complex issues, and hold them accountable for delivering excellence.
• Serve as the In-House Authority: Be the go-to expert for internal EDS, Vehicle Assembly, and Purchasing teams on plastic materials, injection molding, tooling processes, and failure analysis. Your guidance will be critical to successful vehicle launches.
• Drive Industry-Wide Innovation: Represent Ford and collaborate with industry groups like the USCAR consortium to develop and align on the next generation of component requirements, shaping standards for the entire North American automotive industry.
• Champion Engineering Excellence: Rigorously apply robust design principles (DFMEA, DVP&R, Root Cause Analysis) to solve tough technical challenges, prevent failures, and continuously improve component and system robustness.
• Deliver Business Impact: Identify and execute Total Value Management (TVM) actions and drive a global commonality strategy for components to deliver significant improvements in manufacturing efficiency, supply chain simplicity, and cost savings.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees