Ford Racing Engine Technician

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Ford Racing is seeking an experienced, talented, and highly motivated Motorsports Engine Builder to join its Global Motorsports team. In a 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 with 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 consistent practice of seeking and implementing solutions to technical challenges.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and occasionally move parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
• 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 engine-build records, including component history and critical tolerances, to ensure traceability and quality assurance.
• Perform nondestructive 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 provide a suitable environment for building race engines.
• Prepare engine teardown reports that include photographs 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 childcare.
• 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 time 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