Ford Racing Engineer, Additive Manufacturing

Overview

Product Development uses design thinking and user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services for Ford Racing, focusing on autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more.

• Work with Design and Release engineers to expand the use of Additive Manufacturing where it provides business value.
• Identify areas where Additive Manufacturing can accelerate design iterations or reduce capital spend for production tools.
• Collaborate with Architecture teams to target specific systems or subsystems for additive technologies early in future programs.
• Represent Ford Racing in externally led projects and coordinate related efforts with program and functional teams.
• Communicate program requirements—functional, timing, financial—to external partners to ensure success.
• Travel primarily for site visits; additional travel may be optional for supplier or partner visits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Deep practical experience with Additive Manufacturing, including design for additive manufacturing, build set‑up (orientation, support, slicing), build execution, and post‑build quality confirmation.
• Practical design and release experience for automotive components; solid understanding of the product development process.
• Self‑starter, highly motivated for success and an entrepreneurial mindset capable of making value‑based decisions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineers.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Background and passion for enthusiast products or motorsports.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up childcare.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and optional purchase of additional vacation time.

This position is salary grade 8, ranging from $99,100 to $166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on the candidate’s skills and experience.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and employment eligibility verification will be required at hire.

Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call

This position is hybrid; candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location may be required to work onsite four or more days per week.