Ford Racing Tire development engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position...

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Racing shares your passion for striving for perfection. We're responsible for creating and developing high performance production vehicles and competition vehicles which are best in class on road and off road. Help us drive excellence in capability, performance, and customer experiences on the track, in the dunes, on the rocks

Ford Racing is seeking an experienced tire engineer to join our Chassis Engineering team. This position involves leading the development of high performance on and off road tires while working with suppliers to deliver best in class products. This position is located at the Ford Racing offices in Allen Park, MI.

Ford Racing Tire development engineer

What you'll do...

* Lead the design, release, and delivery of tires for Ford Racing

* Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones

* Work with Purchasing to source suppliers

* Lead program delivery through various milestones

* Work with FSS (Full Service Suppliers) to deliver on time with quality

* Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements

* Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles - including design, CAE analysis, and testing

* Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds

* Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core Ford Wheels, Tires and Jacks department

* Support current production, quality and cost optimization efforts

What you'll do...

* Lead the design, release, and delivery of tires for Ford Racing

* Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones

* Work with Purchasing to source suppliers

* Lead program delivery through various milestones

* Work with FSS (Full Service Suppliers) to deliver on time with quality

* Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements

* Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles - including design, CAE analysis, and testing

* Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds

* Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core Ford Wheels, Tires and Jacks department

* Support current production, quality and cost optimization efforts