Ford Motor Company · 8 hours ago
Ford Racing Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
Allen Park, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFord Motor Company is seeking an experienced Vehicle Dynamics Engineer to join their Vehicle Dynamics team. This role involves leading the development of vehicle dynamics for high-performance on and off-road vehicles, ensuring world-class performance in ride, steering, and handling.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead chassis/vehicle dynamics development of future Ford Racing on and off-road vehicles
Work closely with cross-functional team, including Vdyn, NVH, CAE / Simulation and Chassis Architecture to establish pre-program targets that support system selection, minimizing trade-offs analytically prior to prototype availability
Support off-road / track testing methods and metric development across all Ford Racing programs
Responsible for delivery of all on and off-road vehicle dynamics attributes, including ride, steering (EPAS), and handling (inc. ABS, ESC, and TSC) etc
Use of analytical tools (CAE, Simulator, etc.) to define tuning libraries that deliver program attribute targets
Manage test plans to support tuning freezes and attribute assessments at all major milestones
Manage off-site testing, scheduling objective testing w/ both internal (VEV) and external vendors (Roush, Cayman Dynamics, Morse Measurement, etc)
Complete and document all DVP and CDR reqs, including handling assessments for loaded, unloaded, and trailer tow conditions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
3+ years of Vehicle Dynamics development experience as platform/attribute lead
3+ years of performance driving experience, inc. limit handling
3+ years of experience in chassis systems, Vdyn/NVH CAE or vehicle architecture
2+ experience in data acquisition/analysis (Motec, CANalyser, etc.)
Excellent communication and relationship skills
Ability 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
Preferred
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree
Experience in off-road chassis/shock design and tuning, including position sensitive dampers
Knowledge of control system theory related to semi-active suspension systems, steering, brake controls or powertrain controls (any of these)
Extensive personal or professional on/off-road driving experience
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
Ford Motor Company
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10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
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James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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