Ford Racing - Vehicle NVH Simulation Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Allen Park, MI

12d • $74,300 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Ford Racing NVH CAE Engineer, you will play a key role in developing some of the industry’s most capable and exciting high-performance cars and trucks. This role is ideal for a self-motivated, proactive engineer who can lead the full vehicle simulation process—from model build and analysis through issue resolution. The successful candidate will bring strong organization, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills while partnering closely with attribute and functional engineering teams in a fast-paced development environment.
This is a full-time, on-site position based at the Ford Racing offices in Allen Park, MI.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Nastran, HyperWorks, ANSA, or similar tools to assess vehicle system performance and support problem solving.
• Ability to use MATLAB and/or Python scripting for data processing and automation.
• Strong understanding of NVH fundamentals and systems, including source-path-receiver principles and modal analysis.
• Proven performance record, strong communication skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong work ethic, schedule flexibility, and passion for performance vehicles and racing.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis tools, such as LMS, B&K, DET, PT Diag, CANalyzer, or similar systems.
• 5+ years of experience in vehicle or systems NVH development, or equivalent vehicle engineering attribute experience such as vehicle dynamics or VEME.
• 5+ years of experience applying CAE and simulation tools or methods in NVH system or vehicle development.
• Experience with Catia, 3DX, or similar toolsets.
• Experience in powertrain, body structures, chassis systems, and/or vehicle architecture development.

Responsibilities

• Complete analytical assessments of NVH and Secondary Ride attributes at each program milestone, using CAE, simulators, and diagnostic tools to identify root causes, define solutions, and close gaps to target.
• Plan, build, and maintain full-vehicle CAE models throughout development and test phases.
• Lead all model-correlation activities, including test-to-CAE correlation for prototype and system-level builds (UNV0, TDC/TPV, DCV).
• Source CAD and meshed model data from internal teams and full-service suppliers.
• Lead physical testing activities, including mount/bushing characterization, on-road correlation and validation, and input-load data collection (spindle, mount, powertrain torsional vibration).
• Deliver analytical sign-off across key NVH attributes (Idle, Driveline Imbalance, Lugging, Road Noise/Boom, Rough Road Shake, 4 Poster Shake, Tire Wheel Imbalance Sensitivity, Modal Analysis).
• Serve as the simulation point person for assigned programs, communicating attribute status, issues, and workplans; help set pre-program targets and support design/tuning freeze decisions.
• Complete and document analytical DVP requirements and support powertrain sound-quality model development.
• Develop data-management and automation toolsets to support the NVH engineering team.

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