Job Description

Responsibilities

• Work with programs to package power distribution components and battery isolation boxes in the vehicle while resolving any interference/assembly issues.
• Develop functional safety compatible PDBs and BIBs.
• Develop design transmittals working in VSEM and developing electrical pin out configurations.
• Program manage full service suppliers in part creation, packaging, vehicle attachments, build support planning, and issue resolution.
• Interface with software engineering for releases and requirements.
• Will be working in a global setting.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering concentrations
• 5+ years of experience with automotive or aerospace industry power distribution boxes (PDB)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering concentrations
• Experience preferred with power electronics and communication protocols (LIN/CAN/ASIC)
• 5+ years of CAN based power distribution boxes (PDB) or similar modules
• Experience with failure mode analysis and root cause determination
• Familiarity with plastic injection molding, automated assembly processes, metal forming and basic mechanical engineering knowledge
• Excellent English skills (Oral, reading, writing and listening)
• Ability to communicate and interact with others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office management (Word, Excel and Power Point)

Supervisor- Power Distribution System Supervisor

Job Description & Qualifications

Position Duties:

• Lead Design & Delivery of Power Distribution System Components (including Hardware and Software for Power Distribution Boxes, High Current Fuse Boxes, etc)
• Lead D&R team for program delivery, supplier engagement, and sourcing
• Manage sign off of all component DV testing & system level testing
• Manage release (hardware and software) for components where applicable
• Lead management of cost targets (VC, Tooling, ED&T)
• Support D&R, supplier, Purchasing and STA reviews in support of quality deliverables and meeting all PPAP requirements in support of the vehicle launch
• Support D&R and suppliers in resolution of open AIMS, open FCPA audit calls, Voice of customer fleet issues, and open DPAs.
• Support Launch readiness reviews, Hard Rocks, Major Matters meetings, VPATs, CADF, EMMs and Launch reviews
• Support quality efforts to address warranty and similar issues.

Position Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering concentrations

5+ years of experience with design and release of electronic components

Experience in Ford's WERS release process/AVBOM/AIMS/eFDVS/GPDS/Integrator systems preferred

Strong communication and analytical skills

Familiar with quality tools including 8Ds, 6-Panels, FMEAs, and 5Ds

Familiarity with the following technical skills: (electronic module packaging, understanding vehicle schematics)

Other Information

Proactive, self-motivated, and attention to detail; Results driven and has sense of urgency

Strong teamwork, organizational and written communication skills

Strong leadership skills, able to effectively get along with multiple internal and external partners

Proven ability to prioritize multiple assignments with competing priorities

Responsibilities

Specific tasks/responsibilities

1. Design PDB complying with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets.
2. Complies with Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Quality history, P-Diagram, FMEA, etc.) ensuring compliance to requirements and specifications.
3. Knowledge and application of six sigma and 8D
4. Leads Technical Design Reviews (TDRs)
5. Release parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle. Support the Change Control Meeting.
6. Audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1.
7. Identify validation, durability and functional test required as per requirements and specifications. (DVP / FEDE DVP dashboard)
8. Issue resolution in Digital and Build Phases of Product Development.
9. Analyze and breakdown Program Direction Letter and Trim Spiders to account for EDS.
10. Generate proposals to minimize giveaway cost and reduce total part count.
11. Generate design optimization proposals utilizing benchmarking.
12. Develop and maintain the build level complexity charts.
13. Perform engineering cost estimates.
14. Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level.
15. Parts implementation/Sign-off in manufacturing and assembly plants assisting quality issue resolution in all milestones.
16. Support prototype and production build events for forward model programs.
17. Support quality and manufacturing quality forums s required.
18. Complies with GPDS deliverables (applicable to EDS) for each milestone.
19. Submit invention disclosures, process improvements and best practices.
20. Comply with training as outlined in calendar year objectives.

Qualifications

Skills required for the position:

• Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics desired).
• 5+ yoe with Power Distribution Boxes or elec. modules design.
• Strong English Proficiency (written, read, and oral).
• Basic 3D CAD Knowledge (TeamCenter, Vismockup))
• Microsoft Office Usage (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio).
• Time and Project Management.
• Ford GPDS. (Nice to have)
• Understanding of feature partitioning.

Understanding of automotive systems

About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

About the Team

Ford Product Development is utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.