Ford Motor Company · 2 days ago
PD Mgr - Global P/T Cooling
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFord Motor Company is seeking a Senior Thermal Applications Manager to oversee component Design & Release engineering for Powertrain Cooling and Climate Control systems for Global Vehicles. The role involves leading a team of engineers and resolving thermal component quality issues at manufacturing plants.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead Design & Release activities for Powertrain Cooling and Climate Control components on forward model programs, including:
FMA (CPA, DFMEA, SCCAF) documentation
DPA issue resolution
DVP Design Rule and ES testing / validation
Supplier design, testing, and manufacturing
Industrialization support (PPAP, vehicle builds)
Lead Thermal component/system Quality issue resolution for program specific warranty issues on current model programs
Lead the Thermal component TVM planning and implementation for current and future calendar years
Lead Prevent Recurrence Actions (PRAs) on all program specific Quality, Stop Ships, and FSA actions
Lead HTIS warranty projects
Lead all Senior Leadership (VP, Director) discussions for areas within their responsibility
Coach, mentor, and train a team of :50 engineers
Support, and ensure content alignment, with both Thermal Systems Attribute (TSE) and Climate Control Attribute groups
Support, and ensure content alignment, with Climate Control Subsystems (Air Handling and Refrigeration)
Support, and ensure content alignment, with Powertrain Cooling System
Qualification
Required
>10 years of experience in a Design & Release activity/function
>5 years of experience in Powertrain or Climate Systems
Strong understanding of Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics
Strong understanding of Ford's Design & Release process
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical)
Demonstrated systems engineering approach to vehicle systems
Proven history of evaluating choices and directing a team based on technical ideals balanced with industrialization realities
Demonstration of leadership skills consistent with Ford Motor Company OS Behaviors (Collaboration, Humility, Lead from Front)
Ability to lead and align diverse teams with varying skill sets
Preferred
Master of Engineering, or Engineering Management, or BA
Benefits
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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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