Technical Lead - Cooling Systems

We are seeking an experienced Subsystem Technical Lead (SSTL) - Propulsion Systems Cooling to serve as the overarching technical owner for cooling systems across multiple vehicle programs. This role drives the end-to-end technical execution-coordinating cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Global Suppliers to ensure all thermal systems achieve program targets for performance, quality, cost, weight, and timing., Program & Technical Leadership: Own cooling system delivery from initial concept through production launch and lifecycle management; provide technical guidance to Design Release Engineers. Component Oversight: Drive engineering activities for critical hardware, including radiators, condensers, fan assemblies, oil coolers, hoses, tubes, electric coolant heaters, valves, pumps, and chillers. System Integration: Lead packaging, thermal design execution, cost/weight trade-offs, sourcing support, tooling coordination, DFMEA/DVP&R validation, and change management. Launch Support: Direct onsite plant activities during vehicle launch phases, providing rapid issue triage, resource alignment, and daily performance status reporting. Supplier & Issue Resolution: Manage key supplier technical interfaces and cross-functional teams to resolve design, quality, and manufacturing issues efficiently. Profile, The Qualification Testing (ICE and BEV) team operates within the Vehicle & Propulsion Controls organization and is responsible for ensuring validation coverage, software quality, a…

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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent ABET-accredited discipline. Experience: Minimum 8 years of automotive engineering experience, with significant focus on cooling or HVAC components at an OEM or Tier-1 supplier level. Technical Knowledge: Strong foundation in automotive cooling architectures, underhood/underbody packaging constraints, manufacturing processes, DFMEA, and DVP&R execution. Leadership & Mobility: Excellent program management and stakeholder influencing skills; willingness to travel 10-20% across North America to assembly plants and supplier sites. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Experience with EV (Electric Vehicle) thermal systems, thermodynamics, heat transfer analysis, component cost modeling, or vehicle-level testing. Proficiency with industry tools such as UG/NX, Teamcenter, Visual Mockup, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.