# Product Development Engineer - Thermal Systems Applications

**Company**: Ford Motor Company
**Location**: Dearborn, MI
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $74,300 - $166,200
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Automotive
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44294

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## Description

At Ford Motor Company, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

The Global Thermal Systems and Mounts team is seeking an individual to become a member of Thermal Systems Application team. This role will be responsible for hardware development of thermal systems hardware (Powertrain Cooling and Climate) Design, Release, verification of component & system performance, durability and efficiency.

## Responsibilities

- Lead Design and Release of Thermal Systems hardware (PT Cooling & Climate) that meet or exceed Quality, Cost, Weight, and Functional (QCWF) requirements

- Develop robust commodity workplans to support program timing and deliverables as per Global Product Development Systems (GPDS) disciplines.

- Coordinate with interfacing activities such as Systems Engineering Team (SET) / Program Attribute Team (PAT), Purchasing, Engine, Vehicle Engineering, NVH, Heat Management Group, Calibration, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) and Body Engineering to drive compatible/optimal designs that meet QCWF targets

- Good working knowledge of key PT Cooling components- Radiators, Cooling Fans, Cooling Hoses, Engine & Transmission Oil Coolers and or Climate components: A/C Compressor, A/C lines, Evap and Blower Assembly, Condenser and Coolant Heater.

- Lead and manage all DV testing

- Lead or Support System testing (Cooling Systems, Refrigerant Systems)

- Manage design development through leadership of program meetings, design reviews, drive for commonization, meeting GPDS milestones and management of supplier(s)

- Document design, development and signoffs in evidence books and complete all required GPDS documentation

- Manage Advanced Product Quality Plan (APQP) / Part Submission Warrant (PSW) process to achieve a flawless launch

- Lead issue resolution during launch.

## Qualifications

- Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related degree

- 2+ years of experience with Thermal Hardware (PT Cooling & Climate) or thermal development

- Preferred:

- Prior Design & Release experience or working knowledge of D&R processes. Working knowledge of powertrain or climate systems is preferred.

- Proficiency in DFMEA, PFMEA, GDT, WERS, GPDS, AIMS, G8D, Digital Buck/ CATIA, FEDE, APQP/ PSW processes

- Demonstrated ability to lead teams of engineers, designers and suppliers

- Demonstrate delivery of results

- Ability to balance objectives and resolve conflicts

- Good project management skills

- Knowledge of MS Office Tools

- Strong problem-solving skills – Global 8D, Six Sigma process and tools

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

## Benefits

- 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.

## Skills

### Required
- Thermal Hardware
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Design & Release

### Nice to have
- DFMEA
- PFMEA
- GDT
- WERS
- GPDS
- AIMS
- G8D
- Digital Buck/ CATIA
- FEDE
- APQP/ PSW

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