Cooling Hose Core Engineer

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a Global Core Engineer for coolant hoses and tubes to drive design, verification, and optimization across vehicle programs. You will support the Core Engineering Documents and sign-off processes with the Technical Specialist.

You will collaborate with operations, suppliers, and cross-carline teams to improve cost, quality, and ergonomics, and to ensure flexibility for future vehicle platforms. Strong knowledge of hose/tube/joint design and DFMEA is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience drafting engineering specifications and foundation documents (DFMEA, DVP, FEDE).
• Design and Release experience and vehicle launch knowledge are a plus.
• CAE/CFD knowledge is advantageous; familiar with agile project management.

Responsibilities

• Global core engineer for coolant hoses/tubes and related joints.
• Create and maintain Core Engineering Documents and support sign-off.
• Collaborate with operations to meet ergonomic requirements and quality goals.
• Lead cost-optimization efforts while preserving performance.
• Coordinate new suppliers and technologies using the Ford GTDS process.
• Identify risks, review DV and PV plans, and drive issue resolution.

Skills

Thermal System Components Design

Hose Design

Tube Design

Joint Design

Engineering Specifications

DFMEA

DVP

FEDE

Project Management

Agile Methodology

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Engineering

Tools

HJOINT

Ford GTDS Process

CAE

CFD

Job description

• Global core engineer for coolant hoses/tubes.
• Responsible for supporting Technical Specialist with creation and maintenance of the Core Engineering Documents (FMA Documents, Requirements, ES’s, and Test Procedures, etc.)
• Support cooling hose joint requirements (including interfacing with ergonomics), associated tools (e.g., HJOINT), and program sign-off.
• Collaborate with Vehicle operations to improve quality, align on and meet ergonomic requirements and improve state of the art for error proofing
• Work closely with other flexible components (e.g., EDS, Fuel, brake lines) to develop best practices for clearance requirements, sleeve compatibility, DPA Signoff (e.g., clip selection, sleeve compatibility, clearance checks, motion modeling)
• Support technical assessment of suppliers for new technology components including qualification of local suppliers for global supplier localization efforts.
• Optimize designs for Cost reduction while maintaining quality performance.
• Support pre-program team initial cost estimates, engineering assumptions, and benchmarking.
• Coordinate the implementation of new suppliers and technologies using the Ford GTDS process with efficient program management techniques.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks during new supplier implementation.
• Review and approve DV (Design Verification) and PV (Product Validation) plans
• Engage in component tech clubs and core process development to facilitate improved program delivery
• Capture lessons learned/PRA and develop updated test plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Hands on troubleshooting of components and related sub-system and vehicle issues
• Support resolution of manufacturing issues
• Manage coolant hose and tube SREA approvals.
• Lead resolution of cross carline warranty issues
• Provide technical support for cost reduction ideas and quality issues

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience Thermal System Components/Subsystem design or related experience
• in Hose, Tube and joint design and development.
• Knowledge of Hose, Metal and Plastic Tube, and joint design (clamp, QC, and designs.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Systems, etc.)
• Master of Engineering preferred.
• Experience and/or knowledge of the following: authoring engineering specifications, foundation documents (DFMEA, DVP, FEDE, etc…)
• Design and Release experience, WERS knowledge and vehicle launch experience a plus
• CAE/CFD knowledge/experience a plus
• Project Management knowledge in planning and executing projects, agile methodology and risk management

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Thermal System Components and Subsystem Design, with a strong focus on Hose, Tube, and Joint Design. Proficient in authoring engineering specifications and managing projects using agile methodologies while ensuring quality and cost optimization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Thermal System Components Design
• Hose, Tube, And Joint Design
• Engineering Specifications Authoring
• Project Management
• Cost Reduction Optimization

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Thermal System Design
• Hose Design
• Tube Design
• Joint Design
• Engineering Specifications
• DFMEA
• DVP
• FEDE
• Project Management
• Agile Methodology

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Risk Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor Of Science In Engineering
• Master Of Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Design Verification
• Product Validation
• Cost Reduction
• Quality Performance
• Manufacturing Issues

Tools & Technologies

• HJOINT
• Ford GTDS Process
• CAE
• CFD