Motorsports Powertrain Engineer
Racing is where our story began.
In 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 chapter.
In this position...
Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a highly dynamic environment, developing cutting edge powertrains to race around the world.
This is a hybrid position and requires at least 4 days onsite in either Allen Park, MI or Concord, NC.
What you'll do...
- Design and development of powertrain systems (engine / transmission / driveline) and components for Ford Racing Motorsports programs. Programs will include race applications as well as "one-off" high-performance demonstration vehicles.
- Create 3D parametric component/assembly models and 2D detailed drawings for manufacturing and assembly within CATIA V5.
- Manage CAD models/drawings within Teamcenter Engineering PDM.
- Construct and manage powertrain Bill of Materials.
- Work with suppliers, race teams and sanctioning organizations concerning hardware specifications and regulations.
You'll have...
Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or similar related engineering field (Master's preferred).
3+ years of engine and/or driveline design and/or development experience.
3+ years of experience in Computer Aided Design, preferably CATIA V5.
Even better, you may have...
5+ years of engine and/or driveline design and/or development experience.
Experience with engineering analysis software.
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing practices.
Strong communication skills and competency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Strong overall knowledge of vehicle and powertrain functions.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities (machining, fabrication, casting, etc).
- Strong team player, with ability to interact across functions, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with high responsibility.
Possess a competitive spirit and interest in professional motorsports.
International and Domestic travel may be required.
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- 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 5 - 8 and ranges from $65,100 - $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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