Ford Racing Product Development Engineer

The Ford Racing Chassis Team is looking for an independent empowered and passionate Engineer to drive the development of the unsprung mass (Wheels & Tires) for an upcoming high-profile off-road vehicle program.

This is not a standard component release role. You will be part of the elite Ford Performance division tasked with delivering Race Ready durability and dynamics. We need a self-starter who can bridge the gap between analytical design tools physical hardware fabrication and extreme vehicle performance.

What Youll Do...

• Design & Engineering Leadership: Lead the cradle-to-grave design release and delivery of Wheel and Tire systems for Ford Performance vehicles. You will develop innovative solutions that balance extreme off-road capability with production feasibility.
• Program Management: Manage the Quality Cost Weight Function and Timing (QCWFT) for your commodities to support engineering and program GPDS milestones.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Act as the central hub between the Design Studio Vehicle Dynamics and the Core Brake Organization to ensure packaging and performance requirements are met.
• Supplier & Sourcing Management: Partner with Purchasing to source commodities; manage Tier 1 suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts for prototype and production builds.
• Validation & Launch: Support the vehicle lifecycle through prototype builds physical testing and final launch. You will lead issue resolution design change management and root cause analysis.
• Performance DNA: Ensure all components conform to the strict Ford Performance DNA as well as all applicable regulatory and safety requirements.

Youll Have...

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Automotive or Aerospace preferred).
• 1 completed program cycle in Chassis engineering (concept to launch).
• 2 years of experience using CAD (CATIA V5/V6) and/or visualization tools (Vis Mockup Teamcenter).
• Deep understanding of program delivery processes (GPDS or equivalent OEM milestone process).
• Familiarity with Ford proprietary systems (or equivalent OEM systems) including: Teamcenter WERS FEDE FEDEBOM and DFMEA methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to lead design teams and external resources without direct supervision.
• An independent self-starter with a passion for performance vehicles who can connect analytical data with physical vehicle feedback.

Even better you may have...

• Specific experience with bead-lock wheels high-compliance off-road tires or central tire inflation systems (CTIS).
• Experience with fabrication machining or physical mockups (e.g. Formula SAE Baja SAE or personal project car builds) to demonstrate proof of concept.
• Experience with CAE analysis tools for structural durability or wheel modal analysis.
• PMP certification or Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Previous experience working directly with major wheel manufacturers (casting/forging) or tire compounds.

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is at salary grade 6 and ranges from $72480 to $ 121440. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $. This position is at salary grade 8 and ranges from $96720 to $ 162120.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location may be required to be on-site four or more days per week.

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