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In this position...

The Thermal Systems team is seeking an individual to lead engineering of the Air Handling Subsystem (AHSS).

This role will develop and optimize components for air delivery to drive the overall system to deliver maximum performance and efficiency. The AHSS development process includes CAE/CFD, Bench, and Vehicle testing. In this role, you will work with a broad range of interfacing teams including Studio, Body Exterior & Interior, Program, EVEMS, IPTSE, Controls & Calibration, and VO Plants.

What you'll do...

• Lead Thermal Systems Air Handling Sub System (AHSS) Engineering.
• Lead AHSS Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for driving design, optimization, and assessment for milestone signoffs.
• Manage Bench Testing.
• Technical Specialist for the AHSS and associated CAE/CFD.
• Manage a team of individuals that own program work.
• Manage communication with program teams for coordination of data and results.
• Balance tradeoffs to optimize system design.
• Perform specialized CAE & CFD analyses to provide deep physics-based understanding of system function and error states.
• Support TVM and Warranty Spend Initiatives.
• Work with component and attribute engineering team to provide technical guidance.
• Develop new CAE&CFD approaches to improve success of physical testing.
• Own & Improve requirements.

You'll have...

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Minimum 7+ years of experience in Automotive industry.

Minimum 5+ years of experience in Air-Handling Sub-systems and/or Thermal Systems.

Even better, you may have...

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, or related field.

Ability to lead a team of engineers with varied levels of experience in air-handling and CFD.

Understanding of the Ford GTDS and/or GPDS.

Proficiency in TcVis Mockup, 3DX, Teamcenter, FEDE.

Proficiency in CFD Software (ANSYS, StarCCM+, OpenFoam, etc.).

Proficiency in meshing software (ANSA, Hypermesh).

Proficiency in optimization methodology.

Experience in thermal system attributes including climate comfort .

Experience in testing components and sub-systems as it relates to Thermal Systems.

Deep understanding of requirements as it relates to Thermal Systems and Air -Handling Subsystem.

Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues and efficiently communicate results to management.

Work in a flexible environment transforming unclear information into concise deliverables.

Design & Release experience and vehicle launch.

Ability to recognize shortcomings of current processes and devise improved methods to improve quality/cost/timing.

Demonstrated ability to work across organizations in a collaborative manner.

Strong communication skills.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1

This position is a range of salary grades LL6.

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.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.

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