Motorsports Program Engineer

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In this position...

Ford Racing Off-Road Motorsports pushes Ford vehicles and powertrains through the most challenging off-road conditions possible - not just to win, but to continue to refine technology for future Raptor vehicles we sell to customers. We are looking for an experienced, talented, and highly motivated Off-Road Motorsports Program Management Engineer to join our North American Off-road Motorsports team, based in Allen Park, Michigan.

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

North American Off-Road Motorsports Program Engineer Ford Racing Motorsports Engineering

What you'll do...

* Program Leadership:
Manage the execution of Ford Racing Off-Road Motorsports programs, overseeing program life cycles for high-profile events including the Baja 1000, King of the Hammers, and Rebelle Rally.

* Team & Partner Management:
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of internal engineers and external racing partners to design, build, and race off-road vehicles

* Supplier Integration:
Manage supplier relationships, negotiate deliverables, and oversee Bill of Materials (BoM), CAD integration, and critical parts procurement to guarantee on-time, high-quality delivery for builds, testing, and race events

* Continuous Vehicle Improvement:
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating with suppliers and engineering teams to elevate vehicle speed, durability, and competitive edge based on trackside data and post-race teardowns

* Technology Transfer:
Work with the Ford Racing production engineering team to share learnings and drive the transfer of off-road racing technology and methodologies into future production vehicles

* Future Portfolio Strategy:
Lead race vehicle feasibility studies, defining the technology development plans which will support Ford Racing's next-generation of off-road motor sport endeavors

* Trackside Support:
Participate in trackside engineering operations in high-pressure environments, maintaining focus on quality, safety, and competitive performance

What you'll do...

* Program Leadership:
Manage the execution of Ford Racing Off-Road Motorsports programs, overseeing program life cycles for high-profile events including the Baja 1000, King of the Hammers, and Rebelle Rally.

* Team & Partner Management:
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of internal engineers and external racing partners to design, build, and race off-road vehicles

* Supplier Integration:
Manage supplier relationships, negotiate deliverables, and oversee Bill of Materials (BoM), CAD integration, and critical parts procurement to guarantee on-time, high-quality delivery for builds, testing, and race events

* Continuous Vehicle Improvement:
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating with suppliers and engineering teams to elevate vehicle speed, durability, and competitive edge based on trackside data and post-race teardowns

* Technology Transfer:
Work with the Ford Racing production engineering team to share learnings and drive the transfer of off-road racing technology and methodologies into future production vehicles

* Future Portfolio Strategy:
Lead race vehicle feasibility studies, defining the technology development plans which will support Ford Racing's next-generation of off-road motor sport endeavors

* Trackside Support:
Participate in trackside engineering operations in high-pressure environments, maintaining focus on quality, safety, and competitive performance