Job Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

The Vehicle Thermal Systems group is responsible for developing new technology, both hardware and software strategies and implementing it into all Ford Motor Company vehicles. This team also assesses vehicle heating, cooling, battery cooling and defrost performance against global targets for maximum performance and calibrates the system to provide cabin comfort. The teams use various CAE methods and physical testing to quantify and qualify vehicle level thermal and efficiency performance against targets.

In this position...

• Leading teams with members signing off programs utilizing CAE and physical test methods for ICE/Hybrid/BEV Products.
• Drive teams to develop, correlate and apply new CAE methods to support product development and virtual test sign-off.
• New technology development, both strategy and hardware.
• Ensure thermal system components align with new electrical system architectures.

What you'll do...

• Interface with teams throughout the company to enable the optimum attribute trade-offs.
• Interface with application and subsystem teams to support overall vehicle sign-off.
• Attestation for defrost performance and other regulatory requirements.
• Support warranty reduction analysis.
• Support TVM / Cost Reduction while maintaining quality.

You'll have...

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• A strong understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer.
• 5+ years minimum experience in vehicle development processes.
• Self-directed, confident, and resilient individual with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Motivation to work in a fast-moving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues and effectively communicate to management.

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years plus experience in automotive ICE/Powertrain or vehicle CAE & testing.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively represent the company and interact with suppliers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and express new ideas to all levels of management.
• Demonstrated delivery of results.
• Ability to balance objectives and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to institutionalize the key factors of thermal systems success and lessons learned through documentation.
• Ability to form an opinion, communicate it effectively at all levels, and drive the company in a winning direction.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate effectively and follow-up.

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!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• 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.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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. #LI-Hybrid

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