Motorsports Engine Technician

Ford Motor; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking an experienced Motorsports Engine Builder to join their Global Motorsports department in Dearborn, MI. This on-site position requires a strong background in automotive technology and race engine building, along with a detail-oriented approach to assembling high-performance engines. The ideal candidate will contribute to developing cutting edge powertrains and have opportunities for professional growth and benefits including medical coverage and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off for community service

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in building high-performance engines.
• Strong understanding of internal combustion engine mechanics.
• Capable of standing for long periods and moving parts weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, disassembly, and rebuilding of race engines.
• Maintain records of engine builds and component history.
• Execute non-destructive tests and inspections on components.
• Identify improvements in build and teardown processes.

Skills

Technical Institute / Vocational Training in automotive technology

3+ years of race or high-performance engine building experience

Strong understanding of internal combustion engine theory

Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes

Attention to detail

Education

Vocational training in automotive technology

Tools

Measurement instruments (calipers, bore gauges)

Job description

Overview

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

Ford Performance is looking for an experienced, talented, and highly motivated Motorsports Engine Builder to join our Global Motorsports department. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a highly dynamic environment, developing cutting edge powertrains to race around the world.

This is an on-site position located in Dearborn, MI.

Qualifications

You\'ll have...

• Technical Institute / Vocational Training in automotive technology, motorsports engineering, or high-performance engine building
• Minimum 3+ years of race or high-performance engine building experience
• Strong understanding of internal combustion engine theory, mechanics, and systems
• Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes and the ability to accurately interpret complex engineering blueprints and schematics
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
• Capable of standing for long periods and occasionally moving parts weighing up to 50 lbs
• This is an on-site position located in Dearborn, MI

Even better, you may have...

• Expertise using measurement instruments such as calipers, bore gauges, micrometers, etc.
• Proactive problem-solving skills by consistently seeking and implementing solutions to technical challenges
• Ability to fabricate unique solutions given limited resources
• Proficiency with computer systems and related software applications (Microsoft applications)
• Possess a competitive spirit, can-do attitude, and interest in motorsports
• International and Domestic travel may be required

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, we encourage you to apply!

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 range of salary grades 6-8 .

For more information on salary and benefits, visit fordcareers.co.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, disassembly, and rebuilding of high-performance race engines, adhering to engineering specifications and quality standards
• Maintain detailed records of all engine builds, including component history and critical tolerances, ensuring traceability and quality assurance
• Execute non-destructive tests and inspections, such as crack testing and detailed tolerance checks, to verify component integrity and dimensional accuracy
• Strictly adhere to cleanroom protocols and best practices to prevent contamination
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvements in build and teardown processes
• Organize and maintain facilities to ensure a suitable build environment for world class race engines
• Generate engine teardown reports including pictures and measurement data
• Provide support for dyno testing, including build verification, performance development, as well as engine installation and removal