Thermal & Refrigerant Core Supervisor

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In this position...

The Global Thermal Systems and Mounts team is seeking an individual to lead core engineering of the Thermal Management and Refrigerant Subsystems (TMSS & RSS) group. This role will develop and test the overall Thermal and Refrigerant sub system to verify system durability performance and efficiency.

The TMSS & RSS group reviews hardware selection system designs manages bench signoff testing and supports vehicle CAE and physical additional you will oversee management of an internal lab and coordinate external testing this role you will work with a broad range of interfacing teams including Core CAE Applications Facilities and Suppliers.

What youll do

• Lead Thermal and Refrigerant Sub System (TMSS/RSS) Engineering Group
• Lead and Manage Internal MPG Thermal & Air Handling Subsystem Lab (AHSS)
• Lead development of Refrigerant System Modeling & CAE
• Manage and Coordinate External testing resources (Budget SOW Scheduling PO)
• Deliver Testing results for Program Milestone assessments
• Develop Solutions for system design system bench setup and bench performance issues (TMSS RSS and AHSS)
• Plan for future Refrigerant types to Ensure proper/safe handling of within lab test environment (R1234ze R290 etc.)
• Manage department test vehicle fleet
• Global Travel may be required

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage a team of individuals that own program specific testing
• Manage communication with program teams for coordination of data and results
• Balance tradeoffs to optimize system design and performance
• Perform analyses to provide physics-based understanding of system function and error states
• Manage Lab Efficiency FTT Maintenance Improvements and Hardware updates.
• Manage test plans and determining test location (internal or external) for all programs balancing internal and multiple suppliers resources and capability
• Solve Bench setup controls data acquisition and equipment issues (TMSS RSS AHSS)

Youll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related degree
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Automotive industry
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Refrigerant Sub-systems and/or Thermal Systems
• Ability to lead a team of engineers with varied levels of experience in Thermal and Refrigerant Testing
• Ability to Manage Lab Operations Improvements and Repairs (TMSS RSS AHSS)
• Demonstrated ability to work across organizations internally and externally in a collaborative manner
• Ability to Work in Dearborn MI and Romeo MI (MPG)
  

Even better if you have

Preferred

• Refrigerant and Thermal System Lab Testing experience or management
• Understanding of control systems equipment PLC CAN LIN Ethernet etc.
• Understanding of the Ford GTDS and/or GPDS
• Proficiency in TcVis Mockup 3DX Teamcenter FEDE
• Proficiency in Date Acquisition Software (IPEMotion ATI etc.)
• Proficiency with Test equipment (TCs Pressure Transducers Flowmeters oil concentration RPM sensors Power supplies etc.)
• 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
• Strong communication skills
• 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
  
  

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

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Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade LL6.

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