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In this position...
Ford's Electrical Distribution Systems Group has an exciting new opportunity for a Design & Release Engineer, responsible for HV Battery - Electrical Distribution Systems (Busbars, Wiring and Connector Header Plate assemblies).
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...
- Design and Release Engineering for specific wire harnesses, bus bars and header plate assemblies.
- Lead 3D wire, busbar and header plate package CAD layout activity.
- Interface with Systems Engineering on logical and physical schematic development.
- Work with CAE Team to complete CAE analysis.
- Utilize best design efficiencies for manufacturing, assembly, and failure mode avoidance practices
- Create and maintain program specific foundation documents (Boundary Diagrams, DFMEA, etc.).
- Lead team of 4 (Design, Purchasing, Cost Estimating and Finance) towards Design concept creation, Cost Target setting, RFI/RFQ package and Supplier sourcing.
- Lead manufacturing print development with Full-Service Supplier Partner, sign-off, and release.
- Create and maintain Wiring, Busbar and Header plate assembly complexity.
- Drive commonality of designs across multiple programs and platforms.
- Lead design version control.
- Complete Technical Design Reviews with Technical Leads and Management.
- Manage component and harness APQP with STA Partners and on time part delivery.
- Participate in Battery builds and lead resolution of issues (AIMS).
- Lead resolution of warranty (AWS) issues with PVT and Supplier.
- Support definition of Wiring and Busbar sizing based on battery capability and capacity requirements.
- Support EDS cost analysis reviews with OCE and Purchasing while mapping and managing a cost walk to target.
- Lead electrical EDS compatibility reviews and sign-off wire harness prints.
- Lead signoff of EDS Design requirements and Design rule checks.
- Manage logical design data via Catia and Team Center Engineering.
QualificationsYou'll have...
BS in an Engineering discipline.
2+ years of vehicle and/or HV battery electrical distribution systems experience.
2+ years of program and/or supplier management skills.
Even better, you may have...
MSEE or MSME
Busbar design and manufacturing, Wire harness design and manufacturing experience.
Electrical systems design experience.
Experience with injection molding, casting, stamping and sealing.
Working knowledge of vehicle development process (GPDS), change control process (WERS), and vehicle launch experience.
Strong negotiation skills and sense of urgency when necessary.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
| 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: |
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| • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage |
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| • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child-care and more |
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| • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more |
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| • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases |
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| • Established and active employee resource groups |
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| • Paid time off for individual and team community service |
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| • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day |
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| • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. |
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For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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