Motorsports Program Engineer
Job in
Allen Park, Wayne County, Michigan, 48101, USA
Listed on 2026-06-12
Listing for:
Ford
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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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.
Responsibilities
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
You'll have...
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field
- Passion for Excellence: A proven passion to win and an enthusiasm for off-road racing, vehicle dynamics, and performance engineering
- Professional
Experience:
5+ years of automotive industry experience, 1+ years motorsports experience (personal experience in motorsports will also be considered) - Ability to support trackside operations under demanding schedules, including evenings, weekends, and extensive travel to remote test and race locations
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with experience managing external suppliers, resolving technical conflicts, and aligning cross-functional teams toward a common goal
- Demonstrated program management capability
- 5+years of experience in motorsports or off-road motorsports
- Previous participation in a Formula/Baja SAE or equivalent student competition programs
- Experience in data acquisition and interpretation (e.g., vehicle telemetry, test logs, simulation results, or trackside data) to diagnose issues and make engineering decisions.
- Knowledge of Ford systems and tools related to production vehicle engineering and release
- Experience with CAD, Matlab, Minitab
- Experience as a suspension/vehicle dynamics Release Engineer, with a track record of component ownership, supplier NDA management, and plant production coordination.
- Strong hands-on hardware testing background paired with the professional business presence needed to…
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