Electrical Distribution System (EDS) Quality Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

14d • $84,480 - $141,360 • Hybrid

About The Position

In the Quality department, our mission is simple yet vital: Quality Comes First. As we transition into an era of advanced electrification, software-defined vehicles, and cutting-edge mobility, our quality engineers are at the forefront of ensuring our customers experience world-class reliability and safety. As the Electrical Distribution System (EDS) Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our vehicles’ low-voltage and high-voltage Electrical Distribution Systems meet rigorous design requirements, engineering specifications, and—most importantly—the high expectations of our customers. This is a highly collaborative, cross-functional role. You will partner with diverse engineering teams, program management, and global suppliers, leveraging standardized Ford processes and industry-leading quality tools to drive product excellence from concept through production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or Computer Engineering, or a related engineering/scientific discipline (or foreign equivalent, or a combination of equivalent education and experience).
• Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on experience working with Low-Voltage and/or High-Voltage Electrical Distribution Systems.
• Proven experience applying structured engineering problem-solving methods.
• Strong analytical capabilities combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A genuine passion for continuous improvement and elevating product quality.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of dedicated experience in Low-Voltage and/or High-Voltage Electrical Distribution Systems.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience defining, planning, and executing comprehensive product reliability plans.
• Familiarity with automotive manufacturing assembly and quality control processes.
• A proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and presenting technical status updates during Management Reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead Failure Mode Analysis (FMA): Spearhead FMA activities for upcoming, next-generation Ford and Lincoln vehicle models to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate on Risk Analysis: Partner with Design & Release (D&R) Engineers and Vehicle Program Management Teams on Change Point Analysis and Risk Analysis to build and execute robust FMA work plans.
• Deliver Quality Milestones: Guide and support D&R Engineers to ensure all Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) Quality Deliverables are successfully executed on time.
• Drive Root Cause & Prevention: Lead cross-functional teams in rigorous root-cause analysis and establish permanent Prevent Recurrence Actions (PRA) for quality issues identified before, during, and after vehicle launch, utilizing structured problem-solving tools (with a strong emphasis on the 3-Legged 5-Why approach).
• Develop Foundation Quality Documents: Collaborate with D&R Engineers and external supplier teams to author and refine critical quality documents, including Quality History, Boundary Diagrams, Interface Matrices, P-Diagrams, Design and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEA/PFMEA), Special Characteristics, and Control Plans.
• Optimize Process Controls: Work hand-in-hand with engineering and supplier partners to identify, define, and implement robust process control methods aimed at the prevention and early detection of failures.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level