Product Development Engineer - Wiring Low Voltage

Job-: PD Operations and Quality

Location:

Dearborn, MI, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Preferred Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering The Product Development Engineer - Wiring Low Voltage is responsible for the design, development, validation, and release of the wiring harnesses under their responsibility. This role is also responsible for design improvements that lead to quality increase, cost and weight optimizations.

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.

The Product Development team uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! 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.

Qualifications You'll have...Bachelor's of Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics preferred)2+ years experience in roles requiring basic 3D CAD knowledge (Team Center, Vismockup)2+ years experience in roles demonstrating the ability to read systems schematics, 2D wire harness prints, and illustrations2+ years of experience in roles demonstrating competency presenting to stakeholders at all levels, both at plant and HQ2+ years of experience in roles demonstrating working knowledge of materials (plastics, metals) used in harness design2+ years of experience managing supplier relationships

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Intermediate Excel:  understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Intermediate Word:
Mail merge, macros, track changes, document collaboration, and data tables.

Intermediate PowerPoint: skills to create a template and utilize Slide Masters for uniform branding, format charts and Smart Art, and apply transitions or subtle animations. Intermediate Visio:
Formatting shapes, creating custom stencils, managing page layouts and gridlines, and designing technical diagrams like floor plans or organizational charts using the built-in wizards.
1+ year experience in roles requiring strong time and project management skills, including experience with Jira (dashboards,
automation logs, labeled datasets)
Ability to travel up to 10% (e.g., 1 day every two weeks, 2–3 days a month, or 1–2 months per year) to GTBC Ford México (Naucalpan) to collaborate with EDS peers

Ability to work onsite in Dearborn, Michigan 4 days per week

Even better if you have...Familiarity with Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS)

Experience with foundation documentation

Root cause analysis experience

Cost estimation experience

Understanding of feature partitioning and wire harness complexity

Solid understanding of automotive electrical systems

Automotive plant launch experience

Spanish language proficiency

Familiarity with Ford…