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Ford Motor Company Thermal Systems Engineer, pre-TPS in Helena, Montana
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?
Ford Product Development is utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. You will be a vital team member in the Vehicle Thermal Systems Core Engineering group. Your objectives will be to develop thermal system solutions that deliver world class efficiency and comply with our core foundational requirements and vehicle system attributes. You will be part of a dynamic cross functional team that brings the next generation of vehicle thermal efficiency to reality.
In this position...
You will get to see all the new stuff that the company is working on. An exciting opportunity to see all the cutting-edge technology in the automotive world and be part of benchmarking the industry. This is truly a very excited position!
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
What you'll do...
Lead Design and Development of Thermal Systems that meet or exceed Quality, Cost, Weight, and Functional requirements
Deliver thermal hardware sets that support program timing and deliverables per GPDS
Develop thermal solutions for multiple complex programs concurrently
Coordinate with interfacing activities such as Program Management, Program Planning, Purchasing, Engine Systems, Vehicle Engineering, NVH, Controls/Calibration, CAE, Design, TSE/EVEMS, STA and Body Engineering to drive compatible/optimal designs that meet functional and quality targets
Analyze CAE and vehicle test data to assess system performance, durability, and efficiency
Capture lessons learned from other programs/benchmarking & incorporate into future designs
Lead cross functional team meetings and design reviews
Provide design direction to CAD team
Coordinate system attribute assessments (coolant/refrigerant hydraulics, heater warm-up/defrost and AC performance) with CAE teams
Support EVEMS team with thermal related impact studies to vehicle range
Some travel may be required
You'll have...
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related degree
5+ years of experience with vehicle thermal system development
Even better, you may have...
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related degree
10+ years of experience with vehicle thermal system development
Experience with complex refrigerant & cooling system development especially for electrified applications
Ability to resolve complex issues quickly and effectively communicate to management
Ability to communicate clearly and express new ideas
Demonstrate delivery of results
Ability to balance objectives and resolve conflicts
Working knowledge of FMEA’s, 8-D’s
Knowledge of MS Office Tools
Familiarity with engineering CAD and CAE tools
Familiarity with Ford tools (GPDS, Teamcenter)
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, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here
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This position is a range of salary grades SG8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Requisition ID : 28088