Ford Racing Tire development engineer

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.

In this position...

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to life.We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!

If good is just never good enough for you Ford Racing shares your passion for striving for perfection. Were responsible for creating and developing high performance production vehicles and competition vehicles which are best in class on road and off road. Help us drive excellence in capability performance and customer experiences on the track in the dunes on the rocks

Ford Racing is seeking an experienced tire engineer to join our Chassis Engineering team. This position involves leading the development of high performance on and off road tires while working with suppliers to deliver best in class products. This position is located at the Ford Racing offices in Allen Park MI.

What youll do...

• Lead the design release and delivery of tires for Ford Racing
• Manage Quality Cost Weight Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones
• Work with Purchasing to source suppliers
• 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 Wheels Tires and Jacks department
• Support current production quality and cost optimization efforts

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in mechanical / material engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
• 5 years experience in Tire Design and Release experience
• 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

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 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900 or 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.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid#FR1 #LI-MN1