Ford Racing Powertrain Multibody Dynamics Engineer

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

In 1901, Henry Ford designed and built the racecar called “Sweepstakes.” On October 10 that year, he drove Sweepstakes against Alexander Winton, a famous racer and builder. Against all odds Ford won. That was the beginning – “the race that changed the world” – and it continues today. From our victories at Le Mans in 1966 and again fifty years later in 2016, to championships in NASCAR, World Rally Championship, and other series across the globe, the spirit of Henry Ford lives with us every day through our motorsports efforts around the world. Ford Racing is looking for an experienced, talented, and highly motivated Multi-Body Dynamics Analysis Engineer to join our Powertrain department, located in Allen Park, Michigan. In this position... Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a highly dynamic environment, developing and manufacturing cutting edge powertrains to race around the world. Throughout this process you will perform and advocate a high level of quality, and adhere to Our Truths – Put People First, Be Curious, Built Ford Tough, One Ford, Play to Win, Create Tomorrow, and Do the Right Thing. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on, because we are Built Ford Tough. We are one team striving to make people’s lives better while creating value, delivering excellence and ultimately going for the win. This role is hybrid and requires at least 4 days per week onsite in Allen Park, MI.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or similar related engineering field.
• 10+ years of engine and/or driveline development, design or testing experience.
• 10+ years of experience in multi-body kinematic/dynamic analysis using a commercially available software package e.g. GT-Suite, VALDYN, AVL-Excite, ADAMS, SABR etc.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong team player, ability to work across functions, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with high responsibility.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or similar related engineering field.
• 10+ years of engine development, design and/or testing experience.
• Strong overall knowledge of vehicle and powertrain functions
• Possess a competitive spirit and interest in professional motorsports.
• International and Domestic travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high quality and reliable powertrains for all Ford Racing programs (F1, LMDh, GT3 / GT4 Mustang, Production Mustangs and Raptors)
• Lead the creation and simulation of multi-body physics models to develop motorsports powertrain systems and components such as valvetrain, cranktrain, FEAD, driveline and gear drives.
• Define and coordinate the physical testing of engines and/or powertrain systems to acquire the data needed to validate models or component designs or similar.
• Able to interpret simulation/testing results to clearly document and present technical information to team members and non-technical staff.

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