Interior Lighting Product Development Engineer

Interior Lighting Product Development Engineer
Company:

Ford


Details of the offer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.?We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
In this position…
Interior lighting is an important attribute for our customers, whether it is for adding visibility for the customer's activities within the vehicle, creating ambiance or connecting other features/functions together. A typical vehicle program will have map/reading/dome lamps, storage lamps, cargo lamps and ambient lighting on doors/instrument panel/console/seats. The NA Body Interior Lighting team is responsible for program delivery of both functional and ambient lighting systems for North American led programs.
What you'll do…
Interface to program team to deliver all interior lighting commodities for assigned programs.
Lead sourcing discussions, with involvement of Core engineering team as required
Conduct technical design reviews with the chosen component supplier
Create specifications, quality documents and drawings for components
Utilize core engineering documents and core design rules to initiate and to lead Full-Service Supplier (FSS) delivery of DFMEA, DVP&Rs, 8D's, and all other program specific foundation documents.
Interface with design studio, HMI / Ergo, VO, feature owners, architecture, interior & exterior cross functional teams to deliver interior lighting commodities to programs on time, on targets with quality. 
As needed, support /generate development of Functional Specifications, Engineering Specifications, Diagnostic Specifications
Some travel required to support Ford Assembly Plants and/or Supplier facilities, especially during Program Launch phase
Continuously improve D&R process by enhancing requirements based on lessons learned

Applicants will be selected based upon: 
Experience with component product development process
Ability to work in a hybrid mechanical/electrical D&R application team
Experience designing and developing vehicle lighting systems with emphasis on printed circuit board design, LED technologies, and the integration of electronics into plastic components

You'll have... 
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering 
3+ years design & release of electrical or electronic components

Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding/familiarity of diagnostic tools and ability to troubleshoot vehicle/system/subsystem interfaces as it relates to interior lighting
Basic understanding of LIN/CAN communication protocols
Self-starter, ability to work independently but also work as a team to deliver on time with quality
Strong people and program management skills

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. 
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Interior Lighting Product Development Engineer
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Ford


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