Product Development Engineer- Power Conversion EVSE D&R

The Electrified Powertrain Power Conversion EVSE D&R Engineer will own the design, release, packaging, and certification of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) for future model battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV/eREV) programs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead EVSE design, release, and testing for next-generation electrified vehicles
• Lead packaging (including enclosure) and appearance design efforts together with supplier partners
• Coordinate features and deliverables with the Applications team
• Release core components in FEDE BOM and WERS and drawing/model updates from P-release through launch
• Manage Component Design Specifications (CDS) and Design Change Requests (DCR)
• Participate in Design Reviews and Worst-Case Circuit Analysis
• Work with EDS and Onboard Power Conversion teams for proper interfaces
• Work with Vehicle program and Applications teams to meet timing and product delivery
• Handle quality foundation documents, including Quality History, DFMEA, PFMEA, SCCAF, RCL/RDM, DVP&R
• Support Supplier phased PPAP process through visits and document review
• Support launch of vehicle programs, vehicle testing, offboard testing, regulatory testing, homologation testing, and other Trustmark testing
• Evaluate electrical system engineering alternatives for various attributes, including cost, weight, package, quality, benchmarking, geometry creation, and functional analysis
• Collaborate with various multi-functional organisations to identify the prime alternative recommendation delivering the best compatible solution for quality, cost, weight, and function
• Work with a team comprised of Tier 1 suppliers, purchasing/STA, manufacturing, attribute teams, interfacing teams, and vehicle team
• Responsible for production warranty investigation and Assembly plant returns/failures with suppliers to drive containment and elimination of early warranty
• Problem-solving, development of countermeasures, containment actions, corrective actions, and prevent recurrence actions
• Oral and written communication and presentation skills to lead technical design reviews before managers, chief engineers, and directors
• Lead benchmarking efforts for core components, present findings, and analyse EVSE architectures and features

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related degree
• 3+ years of experience with electrical component design and release or strong Ford Product Design and Release experience
• Previous design and release experience through all program phases in a related field
• Working-level knowledge of CAD/CAE methods
• Experience with developing quality documentation (DVP&R, P-diagrams, DFMEAs, etc.)
• Experience with problem-solving tools (6-Sigma, 8D, 3L5W, or similar)
• Proactive, self-motivated, and attention to detail
• Strong teamwork, organisational, oral communication, and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills, able to effectively interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to handle multiple assignments with competing priorities

Benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidised 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