Product Development Engineer - Evaporator & Blower Assembly (HVAC) Core Engineer

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a D&R Engineer in the HVAC EBA area to advance design and verification of evaporator and blower assemblies. You will drive design changes, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, and ensure robust verification plans and production readiness.

You will work in a hybrid setup, collaborating across engineering disciplines to meet customer requirements and quality targets while advancing thermal system performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Electrical/Mechanical/Physics/Systems.
• 3+ years in climate control HVAC EBA component design and development.
• Proven design and verification experience for HVAC components.
• Knowledge of thermal system components and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with HVAC testing and CFD/CAE methods.
• Ability to manage CAD/BOM data and drive design improvements.
• Ability to align cross-functional teams and document lessons learned.
• Strong communication and technical leadership for reviews.

Responsibilities

• Support creation and maintenance of Core Engineering Documents and tests.
• Support Technical Design Reviews for System/Subsystem/Component.
• Lead design and development of new HVAC EBA with suppliers.
• Signoff DV/PV results from suppliers with verification plans.
• Address issues from launch, recalls, and field quality.
• Collaborate with vehicle architecture, body, electrical, and attribute teams.
• Understand design, verification, and industrialization processes.
• Interface with Thermal Subsystems and supplier teams.
• Support HVAC lab testing as needed.
• Review supplier engineering changes for production readiness.

Skills

HVAC design

CFD/CAE

Injection molding

Cross-functional collaboration

Thermal systems

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Physics/Systems)

Master of Engineering (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

CFD software

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. 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...

HVAC Evaporator & Blower Assembly (EBA) component design and quality are key to Ford. As the company transitions to multiple new platforms and new technology, the focus on EBA design to delivery customer attributes is important. The design and development of new EBA designs requires increased focus and specialization in this area.

What you'll do...

• Support creation and maintenance of the Core Engineering Documents (FMA Documents, Requirements and Test Procedures, etc.)

• Support Technical Design Reviews for System/Subsystem/Component

• Lead design and development of new HVAC EBA with Full Service Suppliers.

• Signoff of component design verification (DV) and Production Verification (PV) results from full service suppliers.

• Problem Solving – Launch, Recall, Quality / Field Issues

• Collaborate with vehicle architecture, body, electrical and vehicle attribute and applications teams to develop EBA designs to meet customer requirements.

• Understand upfront design, verification plan and methods, and industrialization process.

• Ability to analyze customer quality/ warranty concerns.

• Interface with Thermal Subsystems teams (Air Handling & Air conditioning Subsystem teams).

• Interface with supplier technical assistance and purchasing teams.

• Support HVAC lab testing at MPG facility as needed.

• Review Supplier Request for Engineering approval for manufacturing changes with robust production verification plan.

• support institutionalizing prevent recurrence actions across programs.

• Can speak with confidence and authority but is humble and collaborative in leading a technical review and debate.

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering (electrical, mechanical, physics, systems, etc.)

• 3+ years of experience in climate control HVAC EBA component design development.

• Proven history of design and verification directly related to HVAC component.

• Knowledge of thermal systems components

• Knowledge of injection molding design principles and manufacturing experience.

• Knowledge of/experience with HVAC physical testing and CFD/CAE.

• The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.

• Ability to interface and align cross functional team of people that do not directly report to the same department.

• Ability to institutionalize the key factors 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.

Even better, if you have …

Preferred

• Master of Engineering (electrical, mechanical, physics, systems, etc.) preferred.

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

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

Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

This position is a salary grade 6 - 8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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

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.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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