Ford Racing - Vehicle NVH Simulation Engineer

Socket.dev; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Allen Park, MI is seeking an NVH CAE Engineer to drive full-vehicle simulations, model-building, and correlation activities for high-performance programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support design decisions.

The role requires hands-on CAE leadership, strong organizational skills, and a passion for performance vehicles and racing. On-site at the Ford Racing offices in Allen Park is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

NVH fundamentals

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Nastran

HyperWorks

ANSA

MATLAB

Python

Job description

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...

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.

Responsibilities

What you will do...

• 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.

Qualifications

You’ll have...

• 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.
  

Even better, if you have...

• 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.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company,
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 leasesTuition 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 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900., 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.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

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. #LI-Hybrid

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