Power Supply Component Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

15h • $86,600 - $144,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this pivotal role, you will serve as the subject matter expert for Low Voltage Power Supply rotating machines like alternators and Belt Starter Generators (BSG). As a Core Engineer, you will drive the design, development, and validation of these critical propulsion and electrification components, ensuring they meet Ford's stringent standards for performance, durability, cost, and quality across our global vehicle lineup. In this role, you will focus on actively preventing design and manufacturing failures early in the process and ensuring the design and release process consistently meets program timing. You will collaborate cross-functionally with electrical systems, powertrain, NVH, manufacturing, and supplier quality teams to deliver robust, next-generation solutions that support Ford's evolving hybridization and electrification strategy. This role offers the opportunity to shape the technical direction of core rotating electrical machine technology, influence design specifications.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical or mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience with Local Interconnect Network (LIN) and Controller Area Network (CAN) communication
• 5+ years of experience with Alternators and Belt Integrated Starter Generators (BiSG).
• Demonstrated experience in writing detailed component specifications.
• Proven experience with root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with functional safety concepts, such as Automotive Safety Integrity Lever (ASIL).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding and practical application of quality tools such as 8D and Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred).
• Experience with vehicle electrical architecture and automotive power distribution systems.
• Familiarity with Ford engineering processes and tools, such as: Ford Engineering Design Environment (FEDE), Jama, Global Product Development System (GPDS), Jira).
• Experience conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and other risk assessment techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively liaise between internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• 5+ years of experience in component design and release is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own and author technical requirements, design specifications, validation plans and device transmittals for alternators and Belt Starter Generators (BISG), translating vehicle-level performance, packaging, and electrical load requirements into robust component-level specifications and proactively identify and mitigate critical failure modes.
• Define and maintain design targets for output performance, efficiency, NVH, thermal management, and mechanical durability across diverse vehicle platforms and operating conditions
• Lead structured root-cause analysis (8D methodology and Six Sigma principles) for design, warranty, and manufacturing issues, coordinating cross-functionally with quality, manufacturing, and supplier engineering teams to identify true root cause and drive permanent resolutions for quality issues, aiming for zero defects and actively preventing failures early in the design and manufacturing stages.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate emerging technologies that could enhance alternator/BISG performance, design life and reliability. Ensure their designs, manufacturing processes, and quality controls meet Ford's stringent standards.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and teardown analysis of industry alternator and BISG systems to identify best practices, design trends, and opportunities for differentiation
• Understand and apply Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) principles as they relate to the low voltage power supply system, ensuring functional safety requirements are met.
• Take ownership of component delivery and ensure adherence to all program timing milestones within the Global Product Development System (GPDS), proactively managing the design and release process to meet deadlines.
• Develop, adapt, and collaborate with suppliers to execute tailored DV/PV test plans for alternator and Belt starter generators. Lead rapid recovery plans in the event of supplier DV/PV failures, guiding suppliers to implement robust design and manufacturing containment actions
• Review, evaluate, and collaborate with suppliers on Supplier Request for Engineering Approval (SREA) submissions to ensure design, manufacturing, or material changes maintain 100% quality and durability standards
• Support supplier sourcing activities by performing engineering evaluations and teardowns on prospective new supplier hardware

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: Senior