Job Description
Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
In this position...
Ford is seeking an experience Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic engineer to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for the design, development and release of switch components utilized throughout the vehicle. The candidate will interface with several functional areas to ensure the Switch component being developed performs to customer expectation and Ford requirements. This position will provide a unique and challenging D&R experience combining electrical, mechanical, styling, software, and vehicle-level system performance.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
- This position is for a Switch Component Design and Release Engineer. The Core Component engineer will work with the Program Application Engineer(s) to design, develop and release a switch component for specific Programs.
- Work within a cross-function team (supplier, Program teams, studio, ergonomics, purchasing)
- Utilize core engineering documents and core design rules to initiate and to lead Full-Service Supplier (FSS) delivery of DFMEA, DVP&Rs, 8D’s, and all other program specific foundation documents.
- Create component specifications, Quality Documents and drawings with the FSS
- Conduct technical design reviews with the component supplier
- As needed, support /generate development of Functional Specifications, Engineering Specifications, Diagnostic Specifications
- Work closely with suppliers and quality group to understand and improve R/1000, TGW concerns
- Work closely with supplier, purchasing and OCE team to ensure Cost targets are met, and cost efficient product is achieved
- Design, development and release of switch components aligned with Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) process/milestone deliverables
- Lead component development/release and component concerns resolution utilizing Ford Product Development tools such as FEDE, FEDEBOM, TYGRA, WERS, VSEM, JIRA/JAMA, eFDVS, CDP&R, Integrator, DEMS/AIMS, etc.
- Attend/Lead/Support Commodity PATs and support Vehicle/Program Launch (as needed)
- Some travel required to support Ford Assembly Plants and/or Supplier facilities, especially during Program Launch phase
- Continuously improve D&R process by enhancing requirements based on lessons learned
Qualifications
You'll have...
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or similar)
- 3+ years experience in Design and Release project engineering, related to the development of electromechanical, mechanical or electrical components
- 1+ years experience in program and/or project management, including supplier management and negotiation
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to present to groups
Even better, you may have...
- MS in Engineering
- Previous experience related to the development of switches or other electrical/electronic components for automotive applications preferred
- Demonstrates good leadership behaviors
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment pertaining to operating procedures and projects.
- Mindset of Continuous Improvement
- Knowledge and experience with Automotive Safety Standards (i.e. ISO 26262) and Functional Safety (FuSa)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Familiarity/understanding of CAN and LIN vehicle networks.
- Prior OEM or Supplier experience related to electrical components
- Ability to work independently without close supervision; self-starter
- Past experience in working with/within a large, diverse cross-functional team
