Motorsports Program Engineer

Ford • Allen Park, MI

4d • $65,100 - $162,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! In this position, Ford Racing Off-Road Motorsports pushes Ford vehicles and powertrains through the most challenging off-road conditions possible - not just to win, but to continue to refine technology for future Raptor vehicles we sell to customers. We are looking for an experienced, talented, and highly motivated Off-Road Motorsports Program Management Engineer to join our North American Off-road Motorsports team, based in Allen Park, Michigan. This is a hybrid role requiring at least 4 days per week in the Allen Park, MI office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Proven passion to win and an enthusiasm for off-road racing, vehicle dynamics, and performance engineering
• 5+ years of automotive industry experience
• 1+ years motorsports experience (personal experience in motorsports will also be considered)
• Ability to support trackside operations under demanding schedules, including evenings, weekends, and extensive travel to remote test and race locations
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with experience managing external suppliers, resolving technical conflicts, and aligning cross-functional teams toward a common goal
• Demonstrated program management capability

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in motorsports or off-road motorsports
• Previous participation in a Formula/Baja SAE or equivalent student competition programs
• Experience in data acquisition and interpretation (e.g., vehicle telemetry, test logs, simulation results, or trackside data) to diagnose issues and make engineering decisions.
• Knowledge of Ford systems and tools related to production vehicle engineering and release
• Experience with CAD, Matlab, Minitab
• Experience as a suspension/vehicle dynamics Release Engineer, with a track record of component ownership, supplier NDA management, and plant production coordination.
• Strong hands-on hardware testing background paired with the professional business presence needed to interface directly with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of Ford Racing Off-Road Motorsports programs, overseeing program lifecycles for high-profile events including the Baja 1000, King of the Hammers, and Rebelle Rally.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of internal engineers and external racing partners to design, build, and race off-road vehicles.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate deliverables, and oversee Bill of Materials (BoM), CAD integration, and critical parts procurement to guarantee on-time, high-quality delivery for builds, testing, and race events.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating with suppliers and engineering teams to elevate vehicle speed, durability, and competitive edge based on trackside data and post-race teardowns.
• Work with the Ford Racing production engineering team to share learnings and drive the transfer of off-road racing technology and methodologies into future production vehicles.
• Lead race vehicle feasibility studies, defining the technology development plans which will support Ford Racing's next-generation of off-road motorsport endeavors.
• Participate in trackside engineering operations in high-pressure environments, maintaining focus on quality, safety, and competitive performance.

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