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Ford Racing Chassis Engineer

Ford Motor


Job Location:

Allen Park, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 74300 - 124500
Posted: 10 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901 Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himselfSweepstakesand beat Americas most famous driver. He wasnt a racer but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. Were the engineers strategists and competitors who bring Fords track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track every stage every proving groundthats where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the worlds most iconic brands legendary nameplates and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win engineer to lead.

If youre a competitor innovator or performance obsessive Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position...

  • Ford Racing is seeking an experienced Chassis engineer with the passion to win to join our team. This position involves leading the development of high performance components such as control arms ball joints and bushings while working with suppliers to deliver best in class products.


Responsibilities

What youll do...

  • Lead the design release and delivery of components for Ford Racing production vehicles
  • Manage Quality Cost Weight Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones
  • Work with Purchasing to source commodities
  • Lead program delivery through various milestones
  • Work with FSS (Full Service Suppliers) to deliver on time with quality
  • Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
  • Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles including design CAE analysis and testing
  • Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds
  • Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core Ford engineering
  • Support current production quality and cost optimization efforts


Qualifications

Youll have...

  • Bachelors degree in mechanical / electrical / material engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
  • Experience in control arms ball joints and bushings
  • 5 years experience in Chassis Design and Release
  • 5 years experience in Program and/or Unit GPDS deliverables
  • 5 years experience in Data acquisition & analysis tools and methods
  • Have a demonstrated high level of performance delivering on both required objectives and behaviors
  • Excellent communication and relationship skills
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving products and needs
  • Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to requested schedules
  • Passion for performance vehicles / racing

Even better you may have...

  • Masters degree in mechanical / electrical / material engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
  • Experience in control arms ball joints bushings and dampers
  • Experience in Vehicle Dynamics

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

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 a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74300-$124500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

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

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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