Product Development Engineer – Wiring, Low Voltage

Ford Motor Company

Product Development Engineer designing wiring harnesses for Ford's EV transformation. Owning the lifecycle from design to release with accountability for performance, cost, and quality.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Wiring Harness Design, applying Robustness Engineering disciplines, and utilizing Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement. Proficient in 3D CAD tools and possesses strong project management skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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Wiring Harness DesignRobustness EngineeringSix Sigma Methodologies3D CAD KnowledgeProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

FMEAP-DiagramBill of Material (BOM) ManagementDurability TestingFunctional TestingEngineering Cost EstimatesDesign OptimizationSystems Schematic Reading2D Wire Harness PrintsSupplier Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder PresentationCollaborationProblem-SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTeamCenterVismockupJiraDVP / FEDE DVP Dashboard

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's of Engineering Degree

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveProduct IndustrializationQuality AssuranceChange Control ProcessPrototype Builds

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design wiring harnesses that comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets
Apply Robustness Engineering disciplines — quality history, P-Diagram, FMEA, and related tools — to ensure full compliance to requirements and specifications
Apply Six Sigma and 8D methodologies to drive structured problem-solving and continuous improvement
Lead Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) with cross-functional stakeholders, including regular collaboration with the GTBC Ford México team
Release parts in WERS throughout the Product Industrialization life-cycle, and support the Change Control Meeting process
Audit and update the Bill of Material (BOM) with correct part levels and usage for prototype builds, maintaining accuracy post-Job
Identify required validation, durability, and functional testing per requirements and specifications, using the DVP / FEDE DVP dashboard
Analyze and break down Program Direction Letters and Trim Spiders to define EDS scope
Generate proposals to minimize giveaway cost and reduce total part count
Develop design optimization proposals grounded in competitive benchmarking
Build and maintain build-level complexity charts and perform harness complexity analysis
Perform engineering cost estimates and define/verify engineering prototype requirements at the part level
Support parts implementation and sign-off at manufacturing and assembly plants, assisting with quality issue resolution across all program milestones — including periodic travel to Ford México or Full Service Supplier wire manufacturing plants
Support prototype and production build events for forward-model programs
Participate in quality and manufacturing quality forums as needed
Deliver against GPDS milestones applicable to EDS
Submit invention disclosures, process improvements, and best practices
Complete training as outlined in annual calendar-year objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's of Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics preferred)
2+ years experience in roles requiring basic 3D CAD knowledge (TeamCenter, Vismockup)
2+ years experience in roles demonstrating the ability to read systems schematics, 2D wire harness prints, and illustrations
2+ years of experience in roles demonstrating competency presenting to stakeholders at all levels, both at plant and HQ
2+ years of experience in roles demonstrating working knowledge of materials (plastics, metals) used in harness design
2+ 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 SmartArt, 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.