Product Development Engineer – Heat Exchanger Core Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead heat exchanger components including condensers, radiators, CAC, WCC, and battery chillers .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in heat exchanger design and development, with a strong focus on DFMEA implementation, corrosion analysis, and manufacturing processes. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and optimize designs for cost and quality improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Heat Exchanger DesignDFMEA ImplementationCorrosion AnalysisCAD and BOM ManagementTechnical Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Heat Exchanger Manufacturing ProcessesMaterial Design KnowledgeThermal Systems DocumentationRoot Cause AnalysisInjection MoldingBrazingEOL Leak ChecksMass Attribute AnalysisSupplier Data IntegrationLaboratory Experience in Metallurgy

Soft Skills

LeadershipEffective CommunicationCollaborationTeaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

SEMFTIRSurface Analysis ToolsTGA

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Industrial EngineeringMaster of Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Refrigerant SystemsPowertrain DesignQuality ImprovementsCost Reduction StrategiesModularity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead heat exchanger components including condensers, radiators, CAC, WCC, and battery chillers
Support creation and maintenance of core engineering documents, including DFMEA/SCCAF documents, requirements, and test procedures
Support application teams in sourcing decisions, validation planning, engineering sign-offs, and manufacturing site reviews
Sign off DV/PV/SREA/DPA for heat exchanger components
Provide technical problem solving for launch, recall, quality, and field issues
Evaluate heat exchanger manufacturing processes including tube/fin forming, stampings, injection molding, brazing, and EOL leak checks
Conduct corrosion analysis and root cause analysis and work with suppliers on countermeasures and preventative actions
Lead technical discussions to deliver optimized refrigerant or powertrain designs for vehicle systems
Work with Ford organizations, laboratories, and outside suppliers to direct solutions
Support global applications teams with refrigerant- and coolant-based heat exchanger issues
Optimize designs for cost reduction while maintaining quality performance
Interact with Refrigerant, Power Train, NVH, Controls, and CAE teams
Collaborate with subsystem technical specialists and external suppliers
Support new technology and supplier development
Support strategy papers such as Modularity and Commodity Business Plan
Provide technical support for cost reduction ideas and quality improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a related field
3+ years of experience in HEX designs and development
Experience managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis
Experience facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies
Strong DFMEA knowledge and implementation per AIAG/VDA
Laboratory experience in metallurgy related to heat exchangers
Knowledge in corrosion lab testing and material designs
Knowledge of materials and heat exchanger manufacturing processes, including fluxing, brazing, and EOL checks
Understanding of SEM, FTIR, Surface Analysis Tools, and TGA
Ability to lead and align people who do not directly report to this position
Ability to document thermal systems success factors and lessons learned and teach associated learning sessions
Ability to form an opinion, communicate it effectively at all levels, and drive the company in a winning direction
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master of Engineering preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
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
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day