Product Engineer Electrical / Electronic

Job Title: Design Verification & Product Validation Engineer
Location: Dearborn, MI (Hybrid)
Job Type: W2 Contract
Expected Hours per Week: 40
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4 days per week onsite
Pay Range: $46-48 per hour 

Position Description:
This role is responsible for leading Design Verification Planning (DVP) and Product Validation (PV) activities for automotive electrical systems, with a primary focus on high-voltage wiring harnesses. The engineer will own validation planning, cross-functional coordination, supplier collaboration, testing, quality support, and execution through vehicle launch in accordance with Ford GPDS and program milestones. This is a Validation Leadership role, not a traditional Design & Release engineering position.[Bullhorn J...mplate (1) | Word]

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Design Verification Plans (DVPs) and Product Validation (PV) activities.
• Develop validation strategies, test plans, and prototype requirements.
• Coordinate validation with engineering, suppliers, manufacturing, and testing teams.
• Track validation progress, engineering changes, and program milestones.
• Support vehicle launches, quality improvements, and warranty investigations.
• Lead Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) and maintain validation documentation.
• Support DFMEA, PPAP, APQP, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 5–10 years of automotive engineering experience.
• 5–10 years of wiring harness or automotive electrical systems experience.
• Experience leading Design Verification (DV) and Product Validation (PV).
• Experience creating and managing Design Verification Plans (DVPs).
• Ford GPDS and vehicle launch experience.
• PPAP and automotive product development experience.
• Experience using TeamCenter and/or CATIA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering degree preferred; Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering acceptable.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with high-voltage wiring harnesses.
• Experience with Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS).
• Manufacturing or validation engineering experience.
• Bench, dyno, or vehicle testing experience.
• Cost estimation experience.
• Experience with 3DX, WERS, Falcon, RPS, eCAR, DCCS, or ACCS.
• Experience using AI productivity tools.

Top Skills:

• Design Verification Planning (DVP)
• Product Validation (PV)
• Automotive Electrical Systems
• High-Voltage Wiring Harnesses
• Ford GPDS
• Vehicle Program Process (VPP)
• TeamCenter and/or CATIA
• PPAP / DFMEA / APQP
• Root Cause Analysis / 8D / Six Sigma
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Supplier Coordination
• Vehicle Launch Support

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of automotive wiring harness or electrical systems experience.
• Ownership of Design Verification Plans (DVPs).
• Leadership of Design Verification (DV) and Product Validation (PV).
• Ford GPDS knowledge.
• Vehicle launch experience.
• TeamCenter and/or CATIA experience.
• PPAP knowledge.
• Ability to lead cross-functional validation efforts with engineering, suppliers, quality, and manufacturing.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid role requiring 4 days per week in the office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• This is a Validation Leadership role, not a traditional Design & Release position.
• Candidates from other automotive systems may be considered if they have significant DV/PV leadership experience.

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