Racing Off-Road Powertrain Supervisor

Position: Ford Racing Off-Road Powertrain Supervisor
Job-: PD Operations and Quality

Location:

Allen Park, MI, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Closes:
Preferred Degree:
Bachelor of Applied Science 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.

Racing is where our story  1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself—"Sweepstakes"—and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground—that's where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra:
Race to win, engineer to lead.

If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next  this position...Ford Racing is seeking a highly skilled and experienced powertrain leader with a strong technical background in high-performance products.

This pivotal role requires a dynamic individual with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions across the full powertrain — from engine and cooling systems through to the axles.

We're looking for a leader with a passion for low-volume, high-performance vehicles and a wide network of connections within powertrain engineering, who can quickly build a team and leverage relationships across Ford to deliver an exciting new product.

Qualifications You'll have...Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience:

A minimum of seven years of hands-on experience developing ICE/hybrid powertrains, with a strong emphasis on high-performance products.

Automotive Expertise:
In-depth knowledge of current and future automotive powertrain systems.

Project Management

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects from concept to completion, meeting tight deadlines and budgetary constraints. We're looking for someone who has taken multiple high-performance engine programs from launch to production.

Manufacturing Interface:
Significant plant manufacturing interface experience, with the ability to resolve difficult manufacturing and quality issues quickly.

Team Leadership:
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to inspire and motivate team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey tough technical issues to non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Engineering skills must include strong experience with:

Analytical powertrain tools

Test methods — bench, dyno, sub-system, and system levelFMEA & DVP process

Manufacturing quality control

Organized problem solving, such as Six Sigma DMAICWillingness and ability to travel to suppliers and manufacturing facilities, domestic and foreign

Even better, you may have...Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering Master's of Science degree or higher

Six Sigma Black Belt Ford Global Product Development System or equivalent automotive program-timing process

Ford FEDE engineering process management system

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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