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.

• 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 Ford Racing DNA and 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 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

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / material engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
• 5+ years’ experience in Tire Design and Release
• 5+ years’ experience in Program and/or Unit GPDS deliverables
• 5+ years’ experience in Data acquisition & analysis tools and methods
• 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

• 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 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900 or 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.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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.