Manager GTM Core Systems and Attribute Manager

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll 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 have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!

The Vehicle Thermal Systems group is responsible for developing new technology both hardware and software strategies and implementing it into all Ford Motor Company vehicles. This team also assesses vehicle heating cooling battery cooling and defrost performance against global targets for maximum performance and calibrates the system to provide cabin comfort. The teams use various CAE methods and physical testing to quantify and qualify vehicle level thermal and efficiency performance against targets.

In this position...

• Leading teams with members signing off programs utilizing CAE and physical test methods for ICE/Hybrid/BEV Products.
• Drive teams to develop correlate and apply new CAE methods to support product development and virtual test sign-off.
• New technology development both strategy and hardware.
• Ensure thermal system components align with new electrical system architectures.

What youll do...

• Interface with teams throughout the company to enable the optimum attribute trade-offs.
• Interface with application and subsystem teams to support overall vehicle sign-off.
• Attestation for defrost performance and other regulatory requirements.
• Support warranty reduction analysis.
• Support TVM / Cost Reduction while maintaining quality.

Youll have...

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related field
• A strong understanding of fluid dynamics thermodynamics heat transfer.
• 5 years minimum experience in vehicle development processes.
• Self-directed confident and resilient individual with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Motivation to work in a fast-moving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues and effectively communicate to management.

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years plus experience in automotive ICE/Powertrain or vehicle CAE & testing.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively represent the company and interact with suppliers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and express new ideas to all levels of management.
• Demonstrated delivery of results.
• Ability to balance objectives and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to institutionalize the key factors of thermal systems success and lessons learned through documentation.
• Ability to form an opinion communicate it effectively at all levels and drive the company in a winning direction.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate effectively and follow-up.

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!

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 builderor 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates 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: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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