Ford Racing Product Development Engineer

Job Description

The Ford Racing Chassis Team is looking for an independent, empowered, and passionate Engineer to drive the development of the next generation of wheels and tires for an upcoming, high-profile off‑road vehicle program.

This is not a standard component release role. You will be part of the elite Ford Performance division, tasked with delivering "Race Ready" durability and dynamics. We need a self‑starter who can bridge the gap between analytical design tools, physical hardware fabrication, and extreme vehicle performance.

• Lead the cradle‑to‑grave design, release, and delivery of Wheel and Tire systems for Ford Performance vehicles, developing innovative solutions that balance extreme off‑road capability with production feasibility.
• Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function, and Timing (QCWFT) for your commodities to support engineering and program GPDS milestones.
• Act as the central hub between the Design Studio, Vehicle Dynamics, and the Core Brake Organization to ensure packaging and performance requirements are met.
• Partner with Purchasing to source commodities and manage Tier‑1 suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts for prototype and production builds.
• Support the vehicle lifecycle through prototype builds, physical testing, and final launch, leading issue resolution, design change management, and root‑cause analysis.
• Ensure all components conform to the strict "Ford Performance DNA" as well as all applicable regulatory and safety requirements.

• 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.
• Independent self‑starter with a passion for performance vehicles who can connect analytical data with physical vehicle feedback.

• 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.

• 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 at salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480 to $121,440. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480 to $141,360. This position is at salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720 to $162,120.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location may be required to be on‑site four or more days per week.