Racing Powertrain Engineer (Hybrid) – High-Impact Parts

Ford; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Racing Parts seeks a Product Development Engineer to provide design and release support for engine and powertrain programs. You will define requirements, oversee CAD models, manage release docs, and plan tests across dynamometer and in-vehicle platforms.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive engineering focused on engines, with 2+ years in calibration support and hardware troubleshooting. Hybrid onsite work arrangement is provided with broad collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive automotive engineering experience focused on engine or powertrain development, testing, and release.
• 3+ years of experience with engine and component design and release, including requirements and specification development, release documentation, part-number management, supplier coordination, and CAD/print review.
• 2+ years of experience planning, executing, and supporting dynamometer testing, including test-cell coordination, calibration support, data acquisition, and test-data analysis.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with in-vehicle and bench testing, instrumentation planning, and hardware troubleshooting.
• 2+ years of experience supporting vehicle calibration development, including performance and environmental testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering foundation documents and DFMEAs.
• Define requirements and specifications; develop and execute DVPs and sign-offs.
• Lead design, release, and change activities for engine assemblies and components; manage part numbers and release docs.
• Create and maintain accessory bills of materials across vehicle lines.
• Plan and support dynamometer and in-vehicle testing; coordinate test cells and instrumentation.
• Analyze performance and durability data; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with suppliers, core teams and external partners.

Skills

Automotive engineering

Engine development

Powertrain development

Release management

CAD/Print review

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

FPDS

Ford testing protocols

JIRA

EDMS

CAD/Print oversight

Job description

Ford Racing Parts seeks a Product Development Engineer to provide design and release support for engine and powertrain programs. You will define requirements, oversee CAD models, manage release docs, and plan tests across dynamometer and in-vehicle platforms.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive engineering focused on engines, with 2+ years in calibration support and hardware troubleshooting. Hybrid onsite work arrangement is provided with broad collaboration across teams.