Thermal Systems Application Engineer

In this position... Seeking a motivated and enthusiastic design & release engineer to develop the next generation of cooling and climate control systems in the Ford Thermal Systems Applications Team.

As a Thermal Systems Applications engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering the best balance of cost, weight, and function of the thermal system hardware (cooling and climate control), at best in class levels of quality, to various Ford programs.

• Lead Design and Release of Thermal Systems (Climate systems / Cooling systems) that meet or exceed Quality, Cost, Weight, and Functional requirements.
• Develop robust commodity workplans to support program timing and deliverables as per GPDS disciplines.
• Coordinate with interfacing activities such as PMT/PAT, Purchasing, Engine, Vehicle Engineering, NVH, HUPT, Calibration, STA and Body Engineering to drive compatible/optimal designs that meet QCWF targets.
• Good working knowledge of key Thermal System components
  - Condensers, Compressors, HVAC, A/C Lines, Cooling Fans, Radiator, Hoses, Engine and Transmission Oil Coolers.
• Lead and manage all DV testing.
• Manage design development through leadership of CPMT meetings, design reviews, drive for commonization, meeting GPDS milestones and management of supplier(s).
• Document design, development and signoffs.
• Manage APQP/PSW process to achieve a flawless launch.
• Lead issue resolution during launch. This includes providing onsite support for launches on as needed basis and supporting all launch meeting cadences. This includes coordinating meetings and design and release of key changes between the onsite launch teams, suppliers and lead engineering activities.

• BSME, BSEE or related degree.

• 3+ Years – Prior Design & Release experience or working knowledge of D&R processes. Working knowledge of powertrain systems preferred.
• 3+ Years – Proficiency in DFMEA, PFMEA, GDT, WERS, GPDS, AIMS, G8D, Digital Buck / CATIA, APQP/PSW processes.
• 3+ Years – Demonstrated ability to lead teams of engineers and designers.
• Good project management skills – Use of MS Project.
• Strong problem‑solving skills – G8D, DMAIC.
• Excellent written and oral communication 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!

• 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 a salary grade 5 to salary grade 8.

Salary grade 5: $63,480‑106,680;
Salary grade 6: $72,480‑$121,440;
Salary grade 7: $84,480‑141,360;
Salary grade 8: $96,720‑162,120.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.