Supervisor - Under Hood Components & Modules

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In this position...Core components supervisor within the global thermal systems core engineering team. Responsible for climate and/or cooling components to support existing internal combustion vehicles and next generation electric vehicles.

• Lead global core engineering team responsible for climate and/or cooling components (compressors, heat pump modules, HV heaters, a/c lines, pumps, valves, fan, sensors).
• Author Engineering specifications and foundation documents (DFMEA, DVP, ESOW etc.) for above components for all Ford global programs..
• Lead in creating sourcing quote package and technical assessment of suppliers for new technology components including qualification of local suppliers for global supplier localization efforts.
• Lead implementation of new suppliers and technologies using the Ford GTDS process with efficient program management techniques.
• Create, update and monitor modular catalog of parts for vehicle usage.
• Support Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) with technical experts, Software reviews, Net Com diagnostics, EMC reviews and represent thermal systems component team in safety related activities.
• Identify, monitor and mitigate project risks during new supplier implementation.
• Review and approve DV (Design Verification) and PV (Product Validation) plans and develop commodity business plans.
• Lead component tech clubs and core process development to facilitate improved program delivery
• Capture lessons learned/Prevent Recurrence and develop updated test plans, requirements and specifications.
• Hands on troubleshooting of component and related sub-system and vehicle issues.
• Support resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Manage thermal system SREA approvals.
• Manage OK-to-Use tools.
• Lead resolution of cross carline warranty issues.
• Support implementation of cross carline TVM actions.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related degree. 10 years of automotive industry experience. 5+ years of experience with automotive thermal System components/subsystem design or related experience. 5+ years of supervisory experience.

• Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• Experience and/or knowledge of the following: worst case circuit analysis (WCCA), authoring engineering specifications, foundation documents (DFMEA, DVP, SCCAF), software reviews, EMC, Net Com, LIN, automotive safety.
• Design and Release experience and vehicle launch experience a plus.
• Familiarity with supplier plants.
• Experience in collaborating with supply chain to create commodity business plans and develop supply risk mitigation actions.
• CAE/CFD knowledge/experience a plus.
• Project Management knowledge in planning and executing projects, agile methodology and risk management.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing technologies related to thermal system components.
• Knowledge of Teamcenter, TcVis Mockup and ability to move, align, modify and freeze components and assemblies.
• Familiarity with AI tools.
• Proven ability to participate effectively and lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in non-structured environment where creativity…