Systems Engineer (Wiring)

Major Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate ECAR matrix to determine if all connectors are on the approved or green list for Ford.
• Input device transmittal information from Ford into Aptiv DTS to allow automated checks.
• Use design rules check (DRC’s) to verify circuit attributes, connector P/N’s, cavity restrictions and in-line mating connectors using Zuken E3.
• Implement Engineering Change Request and document them accordingly.
• Validate physical changes through DSI checking and Saber Simulation if changes affect loads, fusing or grounding.
• Circuitry option tagging for wire harness complexity. This requires analyzing and Implementing information from the Product Direction Letter (PDL), output from the Ford Product Design Office (PDO) and utilizing WGO to create a WGO Dataset, Apply the rules, & Analyze the data.
• Work with design release engineers to package and route harnesses to reduce cost and wiring length.
• Interface with Ford Engineering team, act as EDS Systems Engineering point of contact for Aptiv.
• Support and attend EDS Technical design Reviews at each milestone.
• Maintains continuous communication with key contact persons related to the job function and provides timely feedback on status to the direct superior.
• Participates productively in all Continuous Improvement activities. Ensures that all individual and team deliverables are performed and goals are attained.
• Conduct cross-functional compatibility design reviews to improve automotive schematic stability and accuracy before release.
• Verify compliance to Ford EDS-SDS customer requirements using QOD checklist.
• Support for vehicle builds at customer vehicle assembly plants.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot wiring harnesses during all vehicle development build phases.
• Provide rework instructions to Ford for any necessary reworks at all build phases.
• Provide 5D/8D to OEM to identify issue, containment, root cause, corrective actions, work plan and preventative measures for any quality issues that require changes.
• Perform DFMEA and help create TVM proposals for wiring cost saving and stability (Wire downsizing, wire types change, wire material change and Integrate harnesses if possible) then validate if it passes OEM’s requirements.
• Confront and solve performance/operational issues to improve development efficiency.
• Oversee project management process and delivery timelines to keep projects on schedule.
• Provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in automotive wiring
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical systems required
• Functional knowledge of electrical module design and wiring & power distribution
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong Communication skills - Ability to express information in a manner appropriate to different levels of people clearly and effectively; including speaking to customer on removing roadblocks across programs.
• The ability to travel in the U.S. and Mexico to support wire harness manufacturing and OEM vehicle builds (10%)
• Must be local to Troy, MI and willing to work on site
• Must be legally able to work in the U.S. without any type of visa sponsorship or transfer - both now and at any time in the future.