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Ford Racing Design and Release Engineer

allen park, MI

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Job description

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.

What you'll do... Lead the design, release, and delivery of components and systems across multiple interior commodities for Ford Racing on an upcoming new model program

Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones

Lead FSS (Full Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject program

Manage design and color/material studio interfaces to deliver to customer expectations

Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements

Develop innovative solutions for high performance vehicles and our enthusiast customers

Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds

Interface and maintain a collaborative relationship with the Core Body Interior Engineering Organization.

You’ll have... Bachelors of Science in Engineering required

5+ Years of experience in Body Interior Design & Release, including delivery of 1 completed program

Body structures or closures D&R experience may also be considered

2 Years of experience using CAD or other visualization tools

Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS

Working knowledge of 3DX, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, WERS

Fabrication/mockup skills to demonstrate proof of concept

Independent self-starter that can connect analytical tools with physical hardware and vehicle performance

Passion for performance vehicles

MSME preferred

Launch experience preferred

Even Better, You May Have... Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME).

Deep passion for high-performance vehicles and motorsports.

Working knowledge of enterprise engineering systems: 3DX, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, and WERS.

Prior hands‑on fabrication or mockup experience to demonstrate physical proof of concept.

Thorough understanding of automotive program delivery processes and milestone management (GPDS).

An independent, self‑starter mentality with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

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 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900. This position is a salary 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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are 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 who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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Worksite address

allen park, MI, 48102, US

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