Product Development Engineer - Heat Pump & New Technology

Product Development Engineer - Heat Pump and New Technology at Ford Motor Company

Overview

Product Development uses design thinking and user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services. 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 you will lead the development and implementation of next generation heat pump technology, delivering world class efficiency, and validate supplier technology solutions against performance targets. You will be part of a dynamic cross functional team that brings the next generation of vehicle thermal management technologies and efficiency to reality.

In this position you will be a team member in the Global Thermal Systems and Mounts core engineering group. You will support our next generation thermal system technology strategic planning and lead development activities to advance heat pump and thermal management solutions for Ford electrified vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Lead core engineering development, supplier interface, and hardware / system validation of the 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.
• Work with 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 and 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 electric vehicles.
• 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, with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

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Note : You may not check every box, or your experience may look different from what's outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and other information

As an established global company, we offer a broad benefits package. You can choose what your Ford future will look like and how you want your work-life to fit you. Benefits include :

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.

Compensation and employment type

Salary range varies by location. This position is a salary grade 8 and full-time.

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates 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.

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