Ford Racing Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Ford Racing is seeking an experienced Vehicle Dynamics engineer to join our Vehicle Dynamics team. This position involves leading Vehicle Dynamics development on high-performance on- and off-road vehicles using analytical and in-vehicle methods to deliver world-class Ride, Steering, and Handling performance.

The role is hybrid and requires at least 4 days onsite in Allen Park, MI.

Responsibilities:

• Lead chassis/vehicle dynamics development of future Ford Racing on- and off-road vehicles.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Vdyn, NVH, CAE/Simulation, and Chassis Architecture.
• Support off-road/track testing methods and metric development across all Ford Racing programs.
• Deliver on- and off-road vehicle dynamics attributes, including ride, steering (EPAS), and handling (inc. ABS, ESC, and TSC).
• Use analytical tools (CAE, Simulator, etc.) to define tuning libraries that deliver program attribute targets.
• Manage test plans to support tuning freezes and attribute assessments at all major milestones.
• Manage off-site testing, scheduling objective testing with internal (VEV) and external vendors.
• Complete and document all DVP and CDR requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree.
• 3+ years of Vehicle Dynamics development experience as a platform/attribute lead.
• 3+ years of experience in chassis systems, Vdyn/NVH CAE, or vehicle architecture.
• 2+ years of experience in data acquisition/analysis.

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.
• Tuition assistance.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• A generous schedule of paid holidays.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Salary: $65,100-$166,200