Cooling Hose Core Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Cooling Hose Core Engineer at Ford designing and verifying coolant hose systems. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize designs and improve quality in thermal systems.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Thermal System Components and Subsystem Design, with a strong focus on Hose, Tube, and Joint Design. Proficient in authoring engineering specifications and managing projects using agile methodologies while ensuring quality and cost optimization.

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Thermal System Components DesignHose, Tube, And Joint DesignEngineering Specifications AuthoringProject ManagementCost Reduction Optimization

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Hard Skills

Thermal System DesignHose DesignTube DesignJoint DesignEngineering SpecificationsDFMEADVPFEDEProject ManagementAgile Methodology

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationRisk Management

Tools & Technologies

HJOINTFord GTDS ProcessCAECFD

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor Of Science In EngineeringMaster Of Engineering

Industry Keywords

Design VerificationProduct ValidationCost ReductionQuality PerformanceManufacturing Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Global core engineer for coolant hoses/tubes.
Responsible for supporting Technical Specialist with creation and maintenance of the Core Engineering Documents (FMA Documents, Requirements, ES’s, and Test Procedures, etc.)
Support cooling hose joint requirements (including interfacing with ergonomics), associated tools (e.g., HJOINT), and program sign-off.
Collaborate with Vehicle operations to improve quality, align on and meet ergonomic requirements and improve state of the art for error proofing
Work closely with other flexible components (e.g., EDS, Fuel, brake lines) to develop best practices for clearance requirements, sleeve compatibility, DPA Signoff (e.g., clip selection, sleeve compatibility, clearance checks, motion modeling)
Support technical assessment of suppliers for new technology components including qualification of local suppliers for global supplier localization efforts.
Optimize designs for Cost reduction while maintaining quality performance.
Support pre-program team initial cost estimates, engineering assumptions, and benchmarking.
Coordinate the implementation of new suppliers and technologies using the Ford GTDS process with efficient program management techniques.
Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks during new supplier implementation.
Review and approve DV (Design Verification) and PV (Product Validation) plans
Engage in component tech clubs and core process development to facilitate improved program delivery
Capture lessons learned/PRA and develop updated test plans, requirements, and specifications.
Hands on troubleshooting of components and related sub-system and vehicle issues
Support resolution of manufacturing issues
Manage coolant hose and tube SREA approvals.
Lead resolution of cross carline warranty issues
Provide technical support for cost reduction ideas and quality issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience Thermal System Components/Subsystem design or related experience
in Hose, Tube and joint design and development.
Knowledge of Hose, Metal and Plastic Tube, and joint design (clamp, QC, and designs.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Systems, etc.)
Master of Engineering preferred.
Experience and/or knowledge of the following: authoring engineering specifications, foundation documents (DFMEA, DVP, FEDE, etc…)
Design and Release experience, WERS knowledge and vehicle launch experience a plus
CAE/CFD knowledge/experience a plus
Project Management knowledge in planning and executing projects, agile methodology and risk management

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.