Power Supply Component Engineer

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Green Belt Certification

Black Belt Certification

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced engineer to own requirements and specifications for alternators and Belt Integrated Starter Generators (BiSG). You will translate vehicle-level needs into precise component specs, lead root-cause analyses with 8D and Six Sigma, and collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure robust designs.

You will also benchmark and teardown systems, apply ASIL principles to power distribution, and drive DV/PV test plans to meet GPDS milestones.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to write detailed component specifications.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with ASIL concepts and functional safety.
• Experience with vehicle electrical architecture and power distribution.
• Experience with FMEA and risk assessment techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own and author technical requirements, design specs and validation plans for alternators and BiSG.
• Translate vehicle-level requirements into component specifications.
• Lead root-cause analysis for design, warranty and manufacturing issues using 8D and Six Sigma.
• Coordinate with quality, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve issues and prevent failures.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate technologies and ensure standards.
• Conduct benchmarking and teardowns of alternator/BiSG systems.
• Apply ASIL principles to low voltage power supply systems.
• Own delivery and meet GPDS program timing milestones.
• Develop and execute supplier DV/PV test plans and containment actions.
• Review SREA submissions for design changes; support sourcing via evaluations and teardowns.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Project management

Task prioritization

Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

M.S. in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

FEDE

Jama

GPDS

Jira

Job description

• Develop, own and author technical requirements, design specifications, validation plans and device transmittals for alternators and Belt Starter Generators (BISG)
• Translate vehicle-level performance, packaging, and electrical load requirements into component-level specifications
• Identify and mitigate critical failure modes
• Define and maintain targets for output performance, efficiency, NVH, thermal management, and mechanical durability
• Lead root-cause analysis for design, warranty, and manufacturing issues using 8D and Six Sigma principles
• Coordinate with quality, manufacturing, and supplier engineering teams to resolve quality issues and prevent failures
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate emerging alternator/BISG technologies and ensure design, manufacturing, and quality standards
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and teardown analysis of alternator and BISG systems
• Apply ASIL principles to the low voltage power supply system
• Own component delivery and meet GPDS program timing milestones
• Develop and execute supplier DV/PV test plans
• Lead recovery plans for supplier DV/PV failures and containment actions
• Review supplier SREA submissions for design, manufacturing, and material changes
• Support supplier sourcing through engineering evaluations and hardware teardowns

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• Experience with Local Interconnect Network (LIN) and Controller Area Network (CAN) communication
• 5+ years of experience with alternators and Belt Integrated Starter Generators (BiSG)
• Experience writing detailed component specifications
• Experience with root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Familiarity with functional safety concepts, including Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL)
• 5+ years of experience in component design and release highly desired
• Master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related field is an additional qualification
• Strong understanding and practical application of 8D and Six Sigma quality tools; Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
• Experience with vehicle electrical architecture and automotive power distribution systems
• Familiarity with Ford engineering processes and tools, including FEDE, Jama, GPDS, and Jira
• Experience conducting FMEA and other risk assessment techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize tasks effectively
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing technical requirements and specifications for alternators and Belt Integrated Starter Generators (BiSG), with a strong focus on root cause analysis, quality assurance, and compliance with ASIL principles. Proven ability to manage projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and apply Six Sigma methodologies to enhance product performance and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering
• 5+ Years Experience With Alternators And BiSG
• Root Cause Analysis And Corrective Actions
• 8D And Six Sigma Quality Tools
• Familiarity With LIN And CAN Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Technical Requirements Development
• Component Specifications Writing
• Root Cause Analysis
• FMEA And Risk Assessment
• Electrical Load Requirements Translation
• Performance Benchmarking
• Supplier DV/PV Test Plans
• Component Design And Release
• Thermal Management
• Mechanical Durability

Soft Skills

• Analytical Abilities
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Project Management
• Effective Task Prioritization
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Green Belt Certification
• Black Belt Certification

Industry Keywords

• Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL)
• Local Interconnect Network (LIN)
• Controller Area Network (CAN)
• Alternators
• Belt Integrated Starter Generators (BiSG)

Tools & Technologies

• FEDE
• Jama
• GPDS
• Jira
• Automotive Power Distribution Systems