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This position will lead the global thermal systems teams in Compressor (Belt Driven and Electric) development.  Compressor is a large contributor to cost of quality within the company.  This position will optimize Compressor designs and will interface with Refrigerant, Controls and Vehicle Attribute teams with Thermal Systems.

>10 years of experience in Compressor designs and development. Extensive knowledge of Compressor architectures and designs. Master of Engineering (electrical, mechanical, controls, systems, etc.) preferred. Demonstrated systems engineering approach to vehicle refrigerant systems. Proven history of evaluating choices and directing a team based on technical ideals balanced with industrialization realities. 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. 

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.

 

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This position is a range of salary grades LL6 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
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Responsible (Owner) for the creation and maintenance of the Core Engineering Documents (FMA Documents, Requirements and Test Procedures, etc.)  Lead Technical Design Reviews for System/Subsystem/Component Integral to Signoff of both Belt Driven and Electric Compressors with specific signoff responsibility BEFORE Chief Signoff Go-To for Problem Solving – Launch, Recall, Quality / Field Issues Coach, Mentor and Train Able to lead technical discussions and deep dives to deliver optimized refrigerant/thermal management subsystem. Support global applications teams with refrigerant system sign off and quality issue resolution. Optimize designs for Cost reduction while maintaining quality performance. Interact with Refrigerant, NVH, Controls and CAE teams. Review initial circuits designs before EMC, Worst-case circuit analysis & High voltage integration Analyze and support software reviews with Cybersecurity, OTA, Network Communication (LIN & CAN) teams Collaborate with subsystem Technical Specialist within the company and with external suppliers.   Expert in Compressor designs to deliver overall vehicle attributes. Able to lead new technology/supplier development.  Able to lead Compressor strategy papers such as Modularity, Commodity Business Plan. Lead technical assessment of supplier designs and provide recommendation for sourcing. Provide technical support for cost reduction ideas and quality issues Can speak with confidence and authority but is humble and collaborative in leading a technical review and debate.