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Posted Apr 12, 2026

OPD Engineer - Thermal System

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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 Skills - 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 - M.S. in Mechanical Engineering - 5+ years of engine component engineering experience - Six Sigma Certification (Green / Blackbelt) 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 Overview - We don't just make history -- we make the future. It was founded in 1903, and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.ford.com.
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