Ford Racing - Powertrain Driveline Design & Release

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Racing is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Powertrain Engineer with a strong background in driveline systems engineering. The role delivers driveline systems from concept through production, applies research and technology to production, and develops high-quality designs for the high-performance, low-volume market. The position requires significant depth in transfer cases, prop shafts, planetary gear sets, clutch systems, and differentials, as well as the ability to lead others, use core resources, resolve technical issues with limited oversight, and bring in technical expertise to keep programs on track. Technical oversight includes program management and project deliverables aligned with Ford GPDS.

This role leads the design and delivery of a new driveline system and manages quality, cost, weight, function, and timing through production. It coordinates outside engineering and design resources, interfaces with technical specialists and manufacturing engineering, manages system interfaces, supports vehicle program teams, and provides technical leadership for problem resolution and prototype builds.

The position is hybrid and requires onsite work four or more days per week. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least seven years of experience developing driveline systems, with a strong emphasis on high-performance applications.
• In-depth knowledge of current and future automotive powertrain systems.
• Significant plant-manufacturing interface experience, including the ability to resolve complex manufacturing and quality issues.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects from conception through launch and production while meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience taking multiple high-performance driveline systems from launch through production.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach to resolving challenging manufacturing and quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual layout and delivery of a new driveline system.
• Manage program delivery of quality, cost, weight, function, and timing from concept through production.
• Coordinate and manage outside engineering and design resources.
• Interface with core technical specialists to ensure delivery of a quality system design.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with manufacturing engineering to ensure the system fits the process and meets commercial needs.
• Technically manage interface complexities with neighboring systems.
• Support vehicle program and platform teams in addressing functional vehicle performance attributes.
• Provide technical leadership for problem resolution.
• Provide technical leadership for prototype builds.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, 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.
• 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: Senior