OPD Engineer - Thermal System at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI

Summary: Ford Motor Company is seeking an OPD Engineer - Thermal System to join their Product Development Quality organization. This role involves resolving ongoing quality issues post-product launch and collaborating with various teams to ensure the quality of Thermal Cooling and Climate systems. Responsibilities: - Contain and resolve ongoing low time in service (LTIS) quality issues past product launch - Define and investigate issues including developing trends based on vehicle line, time in service, operating conditions, locations and other critical factors - Support and provide relevant information for containment actions including quality holds, stop ships - Prepare for product and manufacturing quality meetings - Manage weekly warranty claims LTIS (0 – 3 MIS) for engine system components and work with propulsion team to triage of top issues - Support special studies to deep dive issues and calculate reliability forecasts as needed - Work with FCSD to support efforts to reduce the cost per repair Required Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree; or a combination of equivalent education and experience - 1+ Years of engineering experience in quality, product development or manufacturing - Proficient in MS OFFICE - Proficient in 8D problem solving methodology - CAD/Catia Experience - Ability to work effectively with various functions - Proactive, self-motivated, and attention to detail - Strong teamwork, organizational, oral communication, presentation, and written communication skills - Strong leadership skills, able to effectively interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders Preferred Qualifications: - M.S. in Mechanical Engineering - 5+ years of engine component engineering experience - Six Sigma Certification (Green / Blackbelt) Required Skills: Thermal Cooling Systems, Quality Engineering, 8D Problem Solving Important Skills: CAD/Catia, Six Sigma Certification Nice-to-Have Skills: Leadership Skills 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