Supervisor, Electrical Distribution Systems Design & Release

Ford Motor Company

. Lead the EDS Design and Release team in delivering wiring systems meeting quality, cost, weight, functional, and timing objectives .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Distribution System (EDS) design and release, ensuring compliance with quality standards and program objectives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage engineering deliverables, and apply structured problem-solving methods to drive successful vehicle program launches.

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Electrical Distribution System (EDS) DesignWire-Harness Design and ReleaseStructured Problem-Solving MethodsCross-Functional Team LeadershipAutomotive Quality and Design-Development Methods

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringDesign Verification and ValidationRoot Cause AnalysisProgram Launch SupportSupplier Quality EngineeringBudget ManagementTechnical Standards Establishment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoring and CoachingProblem-SolvingTeam CoordinationTechnical Direction

Tools & Technologies

DEMSJIRAAIMSWERSOTGFMEADVPRPDLBOMGPDS

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringVehicle ManufacturingDesign ValidationSupplier CoordinationChange ManagementProduction ToolingFunctional RequirementsQuality HistoryProgram MilestonesFord Engineering Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the EDS Design and Release team in delivering wiring systems meeting quality, cost, weight, functional, and timing objectives
Cascade and optimize program targets, assess technical trade-offs, and report risks and opportunities
Ensure adherence to FMEA, DVPR, quality history, prevention of recurrence, SDS, design guides, test procedures, and robust design verification and validation
Ensure product designs satisfy functional and customer requirements
Lead resolution of wiring issues using systems such as DEMS and JIRA
Lead EDS sign-off for program milestones including UNVx, UPVx, FDJ, TDJ, PEC, and FEC
Drive subsystem and component design, release, and validation for production tooling and vehicle launch timing
Facilitate engineering, cross-functional, Functional, VHM, and Program meetings
Follow ED&T approval processes and maintain program timing
Maintain PDL and BOM accuracy for wire-harness releases and oversee FEDEBOM and Integrator
Support JIRA/AIMS, WERS, and OTG processes and communicate upcoming program milestones
Review and approve supplier-initiated changes and ensure PPAP requirements are met
Manage the team budget and EDS ED&T for FSS and in-house design programs
Align team objectives with organizational priorities and coordinate technical forums
Apply problem-solving and root-cause-analysis tools and enforce product-creation discipline
Support GPDS supplier engagement for cost and quality objectives, engineering requirements, launch, and industrialization readiness
Establish technical standards and provide training, mentoring, guidance, and ongoing development to engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
5+ years of automotive Electrical Distribution System (EDS) and/or wire-harness design experience
Experience supporting at least one full vehicle program launch through production
3+ years of direct experience with wire-harness or electrical-distribution-system design and release activities
Demonstrated experience in at least two of vehicle manufacturing or assembly support, product testing or design validation, vehicle launch support, and supplier quality, engineering, or change-management activities
5+ years of experience leading technical work across internal engineering teams, manufacturing, program teams, and/or suppliers
Experience using structured problem-solving methods to identify root cause, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence
Experience leading technical work across suppliers and internal cross-functional partners
Ability to manage multiple engineering deliverables simultaneously, track timing, identify risks, resolve issues, and escalate concerns
Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or providing technical direction to other engineers
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical status, risks, trade-offs, and recommended actions
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Master’s degree, people-management experience, Ford vehicle-program development-process experience, Ford engineering systems and tools familiarity, automotive quality and design-development methods, supplier coordination, and supplier-led EDS or wire-harness activity experience are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
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
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous vacation time
Sick/personal time
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day