Automotive NVH Engineer (Noise, Vibration & Harshness)

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for the Vehicle NVH attribute, from pre-program phases through final engineering sign-off, of Ford Racing vehicle programs. The successful candidate will lead NVH development of high performance on & off-road vehicles using analytical and in-vehicle methods to deliver world class customer experiences. Ford Racing operates our vehicle development in close conjunction with all functional engineering partners and moves at a fast pace. This role is perfect for the experienced NVH systems engineer that is self-motivated and proactive, is capable of owning all aspects of a vehicle program from cradle to grave, is highly collaborative and seeking opportunities to work on the highest performing cars and trucks in the industry. The position is full time on-site and located at the Ford Racing offices in Allen Park, MI.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field
• 2 - 5+ years in Vehicle/Systems NVH development (platform, unit, or attribute lead) or equivalent Vehicle Engineering attribute experience (vehicle dynamics, VEME, etc.)
• 2 - 5+ years using GPDS deliverables, CAE, and simulation tools/methods in NVH development
• 2 - 5+ years with data acquisition & analysis tools (LMS, B&K, DET, PT Diag, CANalyzer, etc.)
• Strong performance record, communication skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong work ethic, schedule flexibility, and passion for performance vehicles/racing

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in powertrain, body structures, chassis systems, or vehicle architecture development

Responsibilities

• Own the NVH attribute for Ford Racing on/off-road vehicles, leading both program and technical development while representing the customer
• Plan and execute subsystem and vehicle-level development across all GPDS phases
• Serve as point person for assigned programs, communicating workplans, attribute status, and issue resolution
• Establish pre-program targets for hardware/system selection using analytical tools to meet attribute targets and minimize trade-offs before prototypes are available
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Body, Powertrain, Chassis, and development partners (Vehicle Dynamics, VEME, CAE/Simulation, Powertrain Controls)
• Deliver all NVH attributes (sound quality, driveline, road, wind, exterior noise, secondary ride) and related quality metrics
• Use analytical tools (CAE, Simulator, etc.) to assess attribute status, root-cause issues, determine solutions, and define tuning libraries to meet targets
• Create and manage test plans supporting tuning freezes and attribute assessments at major milestones
• Manage/perform off-site testing, scheduling objective testing with internal (VEV) and external vendors/suppliers
• Complete and document all DVP and CDR requirements, including exterior legal noise

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level