Product Design Engineer

Product Design Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Allen Park, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite.  Responsible for the entire accessory product development process from program start through production launch which includes sourcing, design, development, testing and manufacturing. Establish component and system targets and specifications. Interface with electrical systems engineering as well as being required to deliver feasible designs and vehicle interface connections. Develop state of the art electrical accessories in Lighting/optics, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS, Cameras), Vehicle Access/Entry and Start (Wireless keypad, Remote Start), Trailer Features, and many other product areas. Research internal Ford technologies and integrate these technologies into the development of new accessories. Design wire harness and/or accessory vehicle interface connections. Interface with EESE engineers for systems engineering, wiring, fusing and other specifications. Develop core engineering documents - FMA, FMEA, interface diagrams. Develop and execute design verification plans (DVPs) and engineering deliverables. Release parts using WERS and provide final engineering sign-off documentation. Interface with suppliers, planning, program management, vehicle programs, vehicle operations. Domestic Travel Required up to 10%. 

EOE. Please apply online at: careers.ford.com