Powertrain Additive Manufacturing Engineer, Ford Racing
About The Position
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? In this 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 Additive Manufacturing Engineer to join our Powertrain department, located in Allen Park, Michigan. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, materials or manufacturing preferred)
- 3+ years of hands-on and operational experience of DMLS / LPBF equipment (Nikon SLM, Additive Industries, EOS, etc)
- Working knowledge of process parameters and impact to quality and throughput
- 3+ years of experience designing and slicing builds utilizing industry standard software (Materialise Magics, 3DXpert, nTop, etc)
- Familiar with engine architecture and powertrain systems
- Highly detail oriented
- Strong communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, materials or manufacturing preferred
- 5+ years of experience with DMLS / LPBF process parameter development (optics, dosing, gas flow, etc)
- 5+ years of DMLS build/support design and optimization
- Strong team player and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with high responsibility aggressive program timing
- 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 powertrain components for all Ford Racing motorsport programs (F1, LMDh, GT3 / GT4 Mustang, etc)
- Design and optimize build files to deliver high quality and stable production
- Support production readiness of all DMLS/LPBF equipment, processes and materials to deliver Ford Racing powertrain programs
- Work with AM equipment manufacturers to maintain machinery compliance and health
- Develop process parameters to optimize material properties, surface finish and production timing
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
