Ford Customization Electrical Product Design Engineer

Ford • Allen Park, MI

9h • $84,480 - $162,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Customization Electrical Product Design Engineer
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Our Marketing, Sales & Service organization advances the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company and helps deliver a trusted customer experience. Use your marketing, sales and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes, ears and voice of Ford.
In this position...
The Product Design Engineer is responsible for the entire accessory product development process from program start through production launch which includes design, development, testing and manufacturing. The engineer will establish component and system targets and specifications. You will interface with electrical systems engineering and deliver feasible designs and vehicle interface connections.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 5+ years of experience with automotive electrical systems
• 5+ years of experience with design & release engineering

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Curious, interest in new product innovation and development of new accessories and technologies.
• Electrical product design, electrical systems, or wiring design experience
• Proficiency in CAD/Teamcenter and/or schematic design software
• Experience with vehicle features, MFAL codes, ordering complexity
• Senior engineer with ability to lead, coach and mentor new engineers

Responsibilities

• Develop state-of-the-art electrical accessories in Lighting/optics, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS, Cameras), Vehicle Access/Entry and Start (Wireless keypad, Remote Start), Trailer Features, and many other product areas.
• Research internal Ford technologies and integrate these technologies into the development of new accessories.
• Design wire harness and accessory vehicle interface connections
• Interface with EESE engineers for systems engineering, wiring, fusing and other specifications
• Develop core engineering foundation documents (FMA, Boundary Diagrams, Interface Diagrams, DFMEAs, Robustness Check Lists, SCCAF)
• Develop and execute design verification plans (DVPs) , engineering deliverables and provide engineering sign-off
• Release parts using WERS and provide final engineering sign-off documentation
• Interface with suppliers, planning, program management, vehicle programs, vehicle operations
• Investigate and develop ideas for new product offerings
• Work with Supplier and/or FEDE Core team to support and develop design rules, requirements, and core foundation documents (Boundary Diagrams, Interface Listings, P-Diagrams, DFMEA’s, Robustness Check Lists, SCCAF
• Perform Carryover Assessments for electrical products using VSEM, TCe, WERS, WOW, PDO, iPDL
• Develop accessory instructions and support vehicle fitment validation with local team.
• Coordinate and complete Cost, Feasibility, and Timing (CFT) for all platforms.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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