Ford Racing Advanced Systems Engineer

Ford Racing is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation and performance. We are driven by a commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology to the track and the road. We are looking for an experienced, talented, and highly motivated Advanced Systems Engineer to join our team.

In this position...

The Advanced Systems Engineer will focus on underbody system development (mechanical package, chassis kinematics, powertrain package, chassis system selection) for future production vehicles.

In addition to demonstrated vehicle chassis experience and problem-solving skills, applicants must possess a passion for performance and strong interest in technology. Applicants will be required to interface with teams that include vehicle dynamics specialists, mechanical and e-drive powertrain engineers, NVH experts, road load durability teams, and performance attribute owners allowing for numerous opportunities to expand technical knowledge in a wide area of automotive technologies, systems, and components. 

This is a hybrid role requiring at least 4 days per week in the Allen Park, MI office.

What you'll do…

• Work with the Ford Racing planning team in the development of future production and motorsports vehicles focusing on chassis, powertrain and body structure systems.  Projects may include ground-up vehicles or platform derivatives for track or off-road segments.
• Coordinate design efforts between cross-functional activities (D&R, Vehicle Engineering, Chassis, VO, Suppliers) to ensure architectural compatibility between mechanical package, occupants and intended design requirements.
• Lead development of solutions and alternatives to meet the mechanical package and related targets.
• Develop and maintain suspension and tire motion models, system selection documents and program Specific data in support of the vehicle design.

You'll have...

• BS degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an architecture/systems, chassis, vehicle dynamics, or vehicle integration role.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in design and product life cycle management tools CATIA, Teamcenter, VisMockup, and KBE Tools.

Even better, you may have...

• Understanding of the unique high performance vehicle customers and the unique use case for road, track, desert running, rock crawling, etc.
• Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations as well as clear/concise communication skills to both peers and higher level leadership.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several unique and complex tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in vehicle attribute development areas a plus; such as vehicle dynamics, NVH, etc.
• Experience in Powertrain / Drivetrain hardware selection and/or design.
• Experience in vehicle assembly manufacturing a plus.
• Experience in designing castings, forgings, and/or structural components.
• Experience in design and optimization software such as Simcenter, Simsolid, Fusion360.
• Experience in leading and coordinating prototype builds.
• Experience as a Design and Release Engineer (D&R / DRE). 
• Related “hands on” skills such as fabrication, amateur racing, on/off-road race support.

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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here.

This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8. 

Visa 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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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-LC2