Hybrid Multibody Dynamics Engineer

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: Multibody Dynamics Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $96,720 - $162,120 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Allen Park, United States

About the role

• Multi-Body Dynamics Analysis Engineer supporting high quality powertrain delivery for Ford Racing programs. Leading the development and simulation of motorsports powertrain systems in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high quality and reliable powertrains for all Ford Racing programs (F1, LMDh, GT3 / GT4 Mustang, Production Mustangs and Raptors)
• Lead the creation and simulation of multi-body physics models to develop motorsports powertrain systems and components such as valvetrain, cranktrain, FEAD, driveline and gear drives.
• Define and coordinate the physical testing of engines and/or powertrain systems to acquire the data needed to validate models or component designs or similar.
• Able to interpret simulation/testing results to clearly document and present technical information to team members and non-technical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or similar related engineering field.
• 10+ years of engine and/or driveline development, design or testing experience.
• 10+ years of experience in multi-body kinematic/dynamic analysis using a commercially available software package e.g. GT-Suite, VALDYN, AVL-Excite, ADAMS, SABR etc.
• Strong communication skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong team player, ability to work across functions, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with high responsibility.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or similar related engineering field.
• 10+ years of engine development, design and/or testing experience.
• Strong overall knowledge of vehicle and powertrain functions.
• Possess a competitive spirit and interest in professional motorsports.
• International and Domestic travel may be required.

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.