EDS Systems Supervisor

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Dearborn, MI, USA
Hybrid
116K-218K Annually
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Leads automotive electrical distribution system development and release, including logical and physical schematics, wire and connector selection, EDS topology, CAE workplans, compatibility analysis, prototype validation, ECAR activities, and redesign verification. Supervises and mentors wiring systems engineers while coordinating cross-functional vehicle engineering delivery and ensuring quality, cost, timing, and manufacturability targets.
Summary Generated by Built In

The EDS Systems Supervisor leads the development and release of vehicle wiring solutions—oversee logical and physical schematic development in E3, approve device transmittals, maintain vehicle EDS topology, and select wire sizing/type/color and inline connectors to meet EDS, quality, and cost targets, collaborates with Systems Integration and CAE engineers to define CAE workplans and vehicle partitioning, resolve “Not Met” CAE analyses, perform pin to pin and dual harness compatibility reviews, support engineering breadboards and Phase I ECAR work, and drive re design verification while mentoring engineers and coordinating cross functional delivery.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

  • Lead and supervise wiring systems engineers, provide technical guidance, and mentor team members to meet quality, cost and timing targets.

  • Develop and support logical schematics and create physical schematics using E3.

  • Select wire sizing, wire type, color, and option coding to satisfy EDS requirements, quality objectives, and cost targets.

  • Approve device transmittals.

  • Define CAE workplans with Systems Integration and CAE engineers and lead resolution of “Not Met” CAE analyses.

  • Perform inline pin-to-pin compatibility reviews and dual-harness (dual harness complexity) analyses.

  • Collaborate on vehicle partitioning with EDS Design Team and leads selection and specification of inline connectors.

  • Create and maintain vehicle EDS topology.

  • Work with EDS engineers to assess complexity and optimize giveaway strategies.

  • Support engineering breadboards and prototype activities to validate wiring solutions.

  • Drive development of Phase I of the ECAR matrix.

  • Execute re-design verification for engineering changes to ensure compliance and manufacturability.

Qualifications

You'll have...

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering

  • 5+ years of direct experience with automotive EDS

  • Vehicle launch experience

  • In-depth knowledge of vehicle program design process and E/E systems

  • Excellent program management skills, mentoring skills, as well as written and oral communication skills

  • Strong English Proficiency (written, read, and oral)

 

Even better, you may have...

  • Master of Science in Engineering 

  • Ford GPDS desirable

  • Zuken or CHS Toolset experience

 

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, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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. 

 

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100. 

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

 

Visa sponsorship is 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. 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.

 

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • 5+ years of direct experience with automotive electrical distribution systems
  • Vehicle launch experience
  • In-depth knowledge of vehicle program design processes and electrical/electronic systems
  • Excellent program management, mentoring, written communication, and oral communication skills
  • Strong English proficiency in writing, reading, and speaking
  • Master of Science in Engineering
  • Ford GPDS experience
  • Zuken or CHS Toolset experience
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.

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