Product Development Engineer - Thermal Systems Applications

Ford • Dearborn, MI

2d • $74,300 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Development team at Ford uses design thinking and user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight customers. They bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life, with opportunities to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, and smart mobility technologies. The Global Thermal Systems and Mounts team is seeking an individual to join the Thermal Systems Application team. This role focuses on the hardware development of thermal systems, including Powertrain Cooling and Climate. Responsibilities include design, release, and verification of component and system performance, durability, and efficiency. The position is part of a dynamic cross-functional team dedicated to advancing vehicle thermal efficiency.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• 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. This includes providing onsite support for launches on an as-needed basis and supporting all launch meeting cadences. This includes coordinating meetings and Design & Release of key changes between the onsite launch teams, suppliers and lead engineering activities.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level