Ford Motor Company · 20 hours ago
Ford Racing Product Development Engineer
Allen Park, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $141K/yr
3+ years expFord Motor Company is seeking a passionate Engineer to join their Ford Racing Chassis Team for the development of Wheel and Tire systems for high-profile off-road vehicles. The role involves leading design and engineering efforts, managing program delivery, and ensuring cross-functional integration to meet performance requirements.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
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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