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Ford Motor Company

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This position will lead all the heat exchangers (Condenser, Radiator, CAC, WCC, Battery Chiller etc.) with expertise on design, materials (Aluminum alloy) and manufacturing processes (brazing), and laboratory analysis techniques.

What you'll do...

Support creation and maintenance of the Core Engineering Documents (DFMEA/SCCAF Documents, Requirements and Test Procedures, etc.)
Support application teams in sourcing decisions, validation planning, engineering sign offs and manufacturing site reviews.
Signoff of DV/PV/SREA/DPA for HEX Components.
Technical Problem Solving for Launch, Recall, Quality / Field Issues..
Understanding manufacturing process for all types of heat exchangers: tube/fin forming, stampings, injection molding, brazing and EOL leak check.
Understand corrosion methodology for various types of heat exchangers (rolled tube, extruded tube, plate stack, etc). Able to conduct root cause analysis and work with suppliers on countermeasures and preventative actions.
Understanding of Materials, Analysis Tools, Design and Manufacturing for HEX Components.
Able to lead technical discussions to deliver optimized Refrigerant or Power Train Designs for use in vehicle systems.
Must be able to work with other FORD organizations, labs, and outside suppliers to help direct solutions for issues.
Support global applications teams with refrigerant and coolant based heat exchangers issue.
Optimize designs for Cost reduction while maintaining quality performance.
Interact with Refrigerant, Power Train, NVH, Controls and CAE teams.
Collaborate with subsystem Technical Specialist within the company and with external suppliers.
Support new technology/supplier development.
Support strategy papers such as Modularity, Commodity Business Plan.
Provide technical support for cost reduction ideas and quality improvements.

You'll have... Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a related field
3+ years of experience in HEX designs and development.
The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
Strong DFMEA knowledge and implementation per AIAG/VDA.
Laboratory experience in metallurgy related to heat exchangers.
Knowledge in corrosion lab testing and material designs.
Knowledge of materials and heat exchanger manufacturing processes (fluxing, brazing, EOL checks)
Understanding of investigation tools – SEM, FTIR, Surface Analysis Tools, TGA.
Key:
Ability to lead and align collections of people that do not directly report to this position.
Ability to institutionalize the key factors of thermal systems success and lessons learned through documentation (design rules, requirements, technical design guides, etc.) and to teach associated learning sessions.
Ability to form an opinion, communicate it effectively at all levels, and drive the company in a winning direction.

Even better, if you have … Preferred

Master of Engineering (electrical, mechanical, physics, systems, etc.) preferred.

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
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
Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

This position is a salary grade 6 - 8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200.

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/GSR 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. This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

Change the world with your ideas.

Speak up. We’re listening. At Ford, we believe the right ideas, and the people behind them, can move an entire industry. Here, you'll work with teams who value your voice, push bold ideas forward, and leave a mark that lasts.

Support designed to go the distance.

From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.

Ford gives me the space to innovate, to lead, and to serve — all while staying true to who I am as an engineer, educator, and parent. It’s not just a career; it’s a community that drives change.

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