Technical Specialist - Heat Exchangers

In this position...

This position will lead all the heat exchangers (Condenser, Radiator, CAC, WCC, Battery Chiller etc.) with expertise on design, materials (Aluminum alloy) and manufacturing processes (brazing), and laboratory analysis techniques. Increasing quality issues in manufacturing, process controls, material usage, and HEX design are an increasing priority as experience levels at the suppliers have diminished over last 10 years.

What you'll do...

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

• Lead Global HEX Tech Club

• Integral to Signoff of DV/PV/SREA/ 3DX HEX Components Test Completion and Passage.

• Go-To for Problem Solving – Launch, Recall, Quality / Field Issues

• Coach, Mentor and Train HEX Engineers in Materials, Analysis Tools, Design and Manufacturing for HEX Components.

• Able to lead technical discussions and deep dives to deliver optimized Refrigerant or Power Train Designs for use in vehicle systems.

• Expert in Corrosion Design, Testing, and Analysis to root cause failures and work with suppliers to implement changes.

• Must be able to work with other FORD organizations, labs, and outside suppliers to help direct solutions for issues.

• Support global applications teams with refrigerant and coolant based heat exchangers issue.

• Must have minimum of 5 years’ laboratory experience in metallurgy related to heat exchangers. 

• Must have minimum of 5 years’ experience in corrosion lab testing and material design.

• Must have experience with designing and implementing brazing equipment on a plant floor.

• Optimize designs for Cost reduction while maintaining quality performance.

• Interact with Refrigerant, Power Train, NVH, Controls and CAE teams.

• Collaborate with subsystem Technical Specialist within the company and with external suppliers. 

• Able to lead and effectively interact new technology/supplier development. 

• Able to lead HEX 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.

• Provide technical support to Office of General Counsel for legal issues as needed
  
  
  

You'll have...

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering 
• 10+ years of experience in heat exchange or systems engineering or related field
• 6+ years of experience in HEX designs and development.
• 6+ years materials laboratory metallurgical experience.
• Extensive materials background in corrosion testing and design 
• Extensive knowledge of Materials and manufacturing processes for joining/brazing.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various lab tools – SEM, FTIR, Surface Analysis Tools, TGA.
• 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. 

Technical Specialist candidates will be required to submit a completed evidence book to proceed in the interview process.

Even better, you'll have...

• Master of Engineering in Materials Science or Chemistry 

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 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 Year’s Day 
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760.



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/LL6

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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. 

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