Ford Racing Production Powertrain Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family building benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ford Racing seeks a seasoned Design and Release Engineer to drive engine design from concept to launch. You will coordinate with component design, powertrain, vehicle engineers, purchasing and finance to ensure on-time program delivery.

You will own the 3D CAD models for the engine assembly, lead CPMT, support CAE analysis, and oversee DPV/DFMEA documentation. International travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)required.
• 6+ years of Design and Release experience.
• 6+ years CAD experience (CATIA/NX/CREO).
• Technical expertise with Gasoline Internal Combustion Engines (ICE).
• Experience with base engine dynamometer testing and CAE methods (1D/3D/FEA/CFD).
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and interact with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a new engine design from concept to launch.
• Lead component design and release activities.
• Own the 3D models for the engine assembly.
• Lead CPMT activities and documentation (FEDE, DFMEA, PPAP).
• Coordinate with CAE resources for analysis (Structural, thermal, CFD).
• Lead program meetings and supplier interfaces.
• Support prototype engine builds and testing.

Skills

Design & Release

CAD

Gasoline ICE

CAE simulation

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

CREO

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself—"Sweepstakes"—and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground—that's where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win, engineer to lead.

If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position...

• Manage all aspects of a new engine design from concept to launch at a working level. Work closely with component design and release engineers, with powertrain and vehicle engineers, and with purchasing and finance to handle overall program delivery.

What You'll Do...

• Lead component design & release activities
• Own the 3D models for the entire engine assembly
• Lead sub-system Component Program Module Team (CPMT) activities
• Lead WERS (Worldwide Engineering Release System); alerts, concerns and notice processing
• Lead resolution of major design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues
• Lead management of casting and machining suppliers for the cylinder block & other similar components
• Work collaboratively with CAE resources in support of the analysis of cylinder block and other similar components (Structural, thermal, CFD)
• Create, complete, approve DVPs and oversee testing in support of robust validation
• Lead development of CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (FEDE, ESOW, DFMEA, PTDV, e3P, SCCAF’s, Global Integrator, OPTIX, PPAP, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub‑system responsibilities.
• Lead program meetings (EPMT, Design Review, DPMT, Change Control, etc…)
• Work directly with suppliers, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and launch teams to support program requirements and resolve quality issues
• Interface with engine dynamometer testing team
• Interface with cross‑functional teams, such as purchasing, mating components, calibration, & manufacturing
• Support prototype engine build Program Attribute Team (PAT) (BOM, inspection and prototype fit reviews)
• Support travel, both domestic and international, when required.

You’ll have...

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 6+ years Design and Release Experience
• 6+ years of experience in CAD (CATIA, NX, CREO, or similar)
• Technical expertise with Gasoline Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
• Experience with base engine dynamometer testing
• Experience with CAE Simulation Methodologies (1D, 3D, FEA, CFD)
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to interact effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Strong Leadership ability
• Working‑level CAD experience

Even better, you may have...

• Ford Ecosystem Experience: Prior exposure to Ford's proprietary systems and documents (WERS, FEDE, e3P, etc.) as a direct employee or Tier 1 supplier for a significantly faster ramp‑up.
• Hybrid Powertrain Integration: Experience designing ICE components that mate with hybrid transmission systems or high‑voltage components.
• Advanced Casting Expertise: Deep knowledge of specialized processes (e.g., Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI), Low-Pressure Die Casting) to drive weight reduction and thermal efficiency.
• Global Launch Experience: Proven success coordinating major engine platform launches across international manufacturing sites (e.g., US, Mexico, Europe).
• Advanced Root‑Cause Methodologies: Formal training in structured problem‑solving (8D, Shainin Red X, or Design for Six Sigma) to permanently resolve manufacturing defects.
• Teamcenter PLM Mastery: Deep expertise in Siemens Teamcenter (or similar PLM tools) to smoothly manage the complex Bill of Materials (BOM) and lifecycle data of the entire engine assembly.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.