Product Development Engineer – Wiring Low Voltage

Ford Motor Company

. Design, develop, validate, and release wiring harnesses .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing wiring harnesses while applying Robustness Engineering disciplines and Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement. Proficient in managing supplier relationships and conducting technical design reviews to meet performance and quality targets.

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Wiring Harness DesignRobustness EngineeringSix Sigma Methodologies3D CAD KnowledgeSupplier Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Wiring Harness Design3D CAD KnowledgeCost EstimationFMEADVP / FEDE DVP DashboardTechnical Design ReviewsQuality Issue ResolutionEngineering Cost EstimatesProject ManagementRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Stakeholder PresentationProblem-SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTeamCenterVismockupJira

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's of Engineering Degree

Industry Keywords

Automotive Electrical SystemsGPDSWire Harness ComplexityPlant LaunchV18 Quality ProtocolsWarranty ProcessesVehicle Diagnostics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, validate, and release wiring harnesses
Improve designs to increase quality and optimize cost and weight
Design harnesses to meet cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets
Apply Robustness Engineering disciplines, including quality history, P-Diagram, and FMEA
Apply Six Sigma and 8D methodologies for structured problem-solving and continuous improvement
Lead Technical Design Reviews with cross-functional stakeholders and GTBC Ford México
Release parts in WERS throughout the Product Industrialization lifecycle and support Change Control Meetings
Audit and update Bills of Material for prototype builds and maintain post-Job 1 accuracy
Identify validation, durability, and functional testing requirements using DVP / FEDE DVP dashboard
Analyze Program Direction Letters and Trim Spiders to define EDS scope
Develop proposals to reduce giveaway cost, total part count, and harness complexity
Create design optimization proposals using competitive benchmarking
Build and maintain build-level complexity charts and perform harness complexity analysis
Perform engineering cost estimates and define or verify engineering prototype requirements
Support parts implementation, plant sign-off, and quality issue resolution across program milestones
Support prototype and production build events
Participate in quality and manufacturing quality forums
Deliver against GPDS milestones applicable to EDS
Submit invention disclosures, process improvements, and best practices
Complete training aligned with annual objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's of Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics preferred)
2+ years experience requiring basic 3D CAD knowledge (TeamCenter, Vismockup)
2+ years experience reading systems schematics, 2D wire harness prints, and illustrations
2+ years experience presenting to stakeholders at plant and HQ levels
2+ years experience with plastics and metals used in harness design
2+ years experience managing supplier relationships
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Intermediate Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio skills
1+ year experience with time and project management, including Jira
Ability to travel up to 10% to GTBC Ford México (Naucalpan)
Ability to work onsite in Dearborn, Michigan 4 days per week
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Spanish language proficiency is listed as an advantage
Familiarity with GPDS, foundation documentation, root cause analysis, cost estimation, feature partitioning, wire harness complexity, automotive electrical systems, plant launch, Ford FCG, V18 quality protocols, warranty processes, and vehicle diagnostics are listed as advantages

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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
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