Ford Racing Engine Technician

Ford Motor Company • Allen Park, MI

2h • $65,100 - $166,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Ford Racing is seeking an experienced, talented, and highly motivated Motorsports Engine Builder to join the Global Motorsports team. In this dynamic environment, the successful candidate will help develop cutting-edge powertrains for racing programs around the world. The role requires working onsite five days per week in Allen Park, Michigan.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of race or high-performance engine-building experience.
• At least 3 years of experience reading complex engineering blueprints and schematics.
• At least 3 years of experience with computer systems and related software applications, including Microsoft applications.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise using measurement instruments such as calipers, bore gauges, and micrometers.
• Strong understanding of internal combustion engine theory, mechanics, and systems.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a track record of seeking and implementing solutions to technical challenges.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and occasionally move parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Competitive spirit, can-do attitude, and interest in motorsports.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, and rebuild high-performance race engines according to engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain detailed records of engine builds, component history, and critical tolerances to ensure traceability and quality assurance.
• Perform non-destructive tests and inspections, including crack testing and detailed tolerance checks, to verify component integrity and dimensional accuracy.
• Follow cleanroom protocols and best practices to prevent contamination.
• Identify opportunities to improve build and teardown processes.
• Organize and maintain facilities to ensure a suitable environment for building race engines.
• Generate engine teardown reports that include pictures and measurement data.
• Support dyno testing, including build verification, performance development, and engine installation and removal.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup child care.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed