Hybrid Design and Release Engineer, Wire Harness

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About the role

  • Design and Release Engineer specializing in wiring harnesses for smart vehicles at Ford. Collaborating with manufacturing teams for innovative and efficient production processes.

Responsibilities

  • Design wiring harnesses complying with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets.
  • Lead 3D wire routing and package CAD layout activity.
  • Interface with Systems Engineering on logical and physical schematic development.
  • Definition and support of wire size/type selection based on Requirements and Design Rules.
  • Utilize best design efficiencies for manufacturing, assembly, and failure mode avoidance practices.
  • Issue resolution in Digital and Build Phases of Product Development.
  • Create and maintain program specific foundation documents (Boundary Diagrams, Quality History, P-diagram, DFMEA, etc.).
  • Create and maintain harness family complexity.
  • Drive commonality of designs across multiple programs and platforms.
  • Develop and maintain installation illustrations.
  • Release parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle. Support the Change Control Meeting.
  • Complete Technical Design Reviews (TDR’s) with Technical Specialists.
  • Manage component and harness APQP with STA Partners and on time part delivery.
  • Review pre-production vehicles for potential campaign items and assess warranty impact.
  • Participate in vehicle builds and lead resolution of issues (AIMS).
  • Lead resolution of warranty (GSAR) issues with PVT and Supplier.
  • Lead EDS cost analysis/estimates and support reviews.
  • Define harness to harness in-line connector pinouts and terminal sizing.
  • Lead electrical EDS compatibility reviews and sign-off wire harness prints.
  • Lead signoff of EDS Design requirements and Design rule checks.

Requirements

  • Engineering Degree (electrical) or related disciplines.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in design, development, validation, and release of the wiring harnesses under her/his responsibility
  • Strong English Proficiency (written, read, and oral).
  • Design Capable in 3D via Catia V5 or 3DX.
  • Ability to travel to suppliers or assembly facilities to support APQP and build events.
  • Low Voltage Wiring Experience.
  • Functional knowledge of vehicle electrical system or functional knowledge of vehicle wiring system (even better).
  • Working knowledge of vehicle development process (GPDS), change control process (WERS), and vehicle launch experience (even better).
  • Microsoft Office Usage (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio) (even better).

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Equipment allowances

Job title

Design and Release Engineer, Wire Harness

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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