Description
Ford Racing is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Performance Engineer to support total vehicle optimization across off-road racing programs, primarily focusing on T1+ and Stock Trucks in global competition.
The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with engineering teams in vehicle dynamics, chassis, powertrain, aerodynamics, and electrical systems to optimize vehicle performance in demanding racing environments.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead development and implementation of methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance performance across Ford's racing programs
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to align technical objectives with broader program goals
- Take ownership of performance engineering activities for T1+ and Stock Truck platforms while supporting additional Ford Racing programs as needed
- Lead planning and execution of test activities, including desert, proving ground, and lab testing
- Analyze test and race data to identify opportunities in pace, consistency, drivability, reliability, and strategic execution
- Support race-event engineering through setup recommendations, performance analysis, and race strategy development
- Contribute to the development of performance models and simulation tools to improve decision-making and predict vehicle behavior
The ideal candidate has a strong engineering foundation, hands-on motorsports experience, and a passion for continuous improvement. They should possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This role is hybrid and requires at least 4 days per week onsite in Allen Park, MI.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related discipline
- 3+ years of experience in race engineering, performance engineering, off-road motorsports, or a related field
- Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, suspension systems, dampers, tire behavior, powertrain integration, test methodology, and race-event strategy
- Experience with vehicle setup and performance optimization in variable and demanding operating conditions
- Proficiency with data acquisition and analysis tools such as Bosch WinDarab, MoTeC i2, Atlas, Pi Cosworth, or similar
- Experience with simulation and modeling tools such as Dymola, VI Grade, CarSim, Canopy, or equivalent
Benefits:
- 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