Hybrid Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $63,480 - $162,120 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Allen Park, United States

About the role

• Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Engineer developing vehicle dynamics and chassis simulations for Ford Racing. Utilizing simulation tools to support race team objectives and technology transfer.

Responsibilities

• The Ford Racing Dynamics team supports race teams through vehicle dynamics and chassis engineering expertise, test car and race car data analysis, and race car setup consultation and simulations.
• Ford Racing is looking for a talented engineer to be a part of their motorsports vehicle dynamics and chassis engineering team which develops World-Class race-winning vehicle dynamics simulations, designs chassis architectures and components, and supports test and track-side engineering.
• You will use simulation tools and methods to meet our primary goals of Winning Races, Winning Championships, and Transferring Technology to and from the greater Company.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
• 3+ years of experience in automotive chassis design, vehicle dynamics, or vehicle dynamics simulations
• Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree (even better)
• 3+ Years of experience in motorsports vehicle dynamics including simulation, track testing, and interdisciplinary work with other engineering departments (even better)
• 1+ years of experience with simulations (even better)
• High level of motivation
• Demonstrated history of Ford+ Operating System Behaviors
• Excellent knowledge of suspension/chassis and vehicle dynamics
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and relationship skills, putting the customer and race teams first
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving products and needs
• Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to requested schedules
• Passion to Win.

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.