Ford Racing NVH Engineer

Ford Racing is seeking an experienced NVH engineer to join our Vehicle Engineering team. This position involves leading NVH development on high performance on & off-road vehicles using analytical and in-vehicle methods to deliver world class customer experiences. This position is located at the Ford Racing offices in Allen Park, MI.

In this position...

This position will be responsible for the Vehicle NVH attribute, from pre-program phases through final engineering sign-off, of Ford Racing vehicle programs.  The successful candidate will lead NVH development on our high performance on & off-road vehicles using analytical and in-vehicle methods to deliver world class customer experiences. Ford Racing operates our vehicle development in close conjunction with all functional engineering partners and moves at a fast pace.  This role is perfect for the experienced NVH systems engineer that is proactive, is capable of owning all aspects of a vehicle program from cradle to grave, is highly collaborative and seeking opportunities to work on the highest performing cars and trucks in the industry.

What you'll do...

• Own the NVH attribute by leading both program and technical aspects of NVH development for future Ford Racing on and off-road vehicles
• Plan and execute required subsystem and vehicle level development activities through all GPDS phases
• Be the point person for assigned programs, actively communicating workplans, attribute status and management of issues resolution
• Establish pre-program targets that support hardware and system selection, using analytical tools and methods to deliver attribute targets and minimize trade-offs prior to prototype availability
• Work closely with all cross functional teams, including Body, Powertrain, & Chassis, as well as development partners in Vehicle Dynamics, VEME, CAE / Simulation and Powertrain Controls
• Responsible for delivery of all NVH attributes and requirements including sound quality, driveline, road/wind and exterior noise, as well as related quality metrics
• Use analytical tools (CAE, Simulator, etc) to define and assess attribute status, identify root cause of issues and determine solutions sets, as well as tuning libraries that deliver program attribute targets
• Manage test plans to support tuning freezes and attribute assessments at all major milestones
• Manage and/or perform off-site testing, scheduling objective testing w/ both internal (VEV) and external vendors/suppliers 
• Complete and document all DVP and CDR requirements, including exterior legal noise

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
• 5+ years’ experience in Vehicle and/or Systems NVH development experience as a platform / unit / attribute lead
• 5+ years’ experience in Program and/or Unit GPDS deliverables
• 5+ years’ experience in Data acquisition & analysis tools and methods (LMS, B&K, DET, PT Diag, CANalyzer, etc.)
• Capable of utilizing CAE and Simulation tools and methods in the NVH development process
• 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...

• Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
• Experience in powertrain (engine, transmission, driveline, calibration), body or chassis systems development, or vehicle architecture
• Understanding of global exterior noise requirements, powertrain controls 

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.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.  
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's 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: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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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-Onsite

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