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Product Development Engineer - Heat Pump and New Technology

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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!

In this position...

Our employees are laser focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. You will be a team member in the Global Thermal Systems and Mounts core engineering group. Your objectives will be to lead the development and implementation of our next generation heat pump technology, delivering world class efficiency, as well as validating supplier technology solutions against our performance and efficiency targets. In addition, you’ll support our next generation thermal system technology strategic planning. You will be part of a dynamic cross functional team that brings the next generation of vehicle thermal management technologies and efficiency to reality.

What you'll do...

+ Lead core engineering development, supplier interface, and hardware/system validation of our next generation of heat pumps and holistic thermal management systems in support of Ford’s electrification initiatives.

+ Lead Ford internal and external design reviews and resolution of thermal management efficiency issues related to advanced next generation heat pump system development.

+ Author and release vehicle-level heat pump requirements, functional safety, and other technical design documents where analysis plays a central role.

+ Working knowledge of control strategy development.

+ Benchmark competitive thermal systems and components, to define functional targets, system requirements, and engineering specifications.

+ Coordinate system level bench and vehicle testing to validate performance to requirements.

+ Develop initial advanced system project costs/ED&T expectations for budgetary planning purposes.

+ Lead part procurement in support of advanced system technology development projects.

+ Ensure engineering documentation is coordinated & managed in accordance with technology development milestones.

+ Ensure delivery of system cost, affordable investment, and weight targets for expanded usage of heat pump technologies into xEV’s

+ Assist in the development of foundation documents such as DFMEA, boundary diagram, etc.

+ Support quote process for new technologies and manage technical interface with suppliers.

+ Manage effective communication to supplier(s) and application team engineers

+ Provide coaching and mentoring to others, ability to work independently.

You'll have...

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering

+ 5+ years of experience with automotive thermal systems development and component design

+ 2+ years of experience with automotive heat pump technology

Even better, you may have...

+ Master’s in engineering with specialty in refrigerant cycle, heat transfer, thermodynamics & fluid mechanics preferred

+ 5+ years of experience in automotive thermal systems development and thermal component design including at least one full product lifecycle from concept through production for xEVs

+ Understand/ have deep knowledge of thermal systems/attribute & components for electrified vehicles (Heat Pumps; Battery /Electronics Cooling; Energy Recovery & Thermal Load Reduction; Control Systems)

+ Hands-on experience with Heat Pump thermal systems and components

+ Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with and influence diverse groups, both internally and externally

+ Knowledge of Ford engineering processes and systems (i.e. GQRS, GTDS).

+ 2+ years of experience with automotive new technology development and implementation

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.

This position is a salary grade 8.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

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** **\#LI-MK1

**Requisition ID** : 52969