Automotive NVH Engineer (Noise, Vibration & Harshness)

About the Role

This position is responsible for the Vehicle NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) attribute, from pre-program phases through final engineering sign-off, of Ford Racing vehicle programs. The successful candidate will lead NVH development of high-performance on- and off-road vehicles using analytical and in-vehicle methods to deliver world-class customer experiences. Ford Racing operates vehicle development in close conjunction with all functional engineering partners and moves at a fast pace. This role is ideal for an experienced NVH systems engineer who is self-motivated, proactive, capable of owning all aspects of a vehicle program from cradle to grave, highly collaborative, and seeking opportunities to work on the highest-performing cars and trucks in the industry. The position is full-time on-site at the Ford Racing offices in Allen Park, MI.

Responsibilities

• Own the NVH attribute for Ford Racing on/off-road vehicles, leading both program and technical development while representing the customer.
• Plan and execute subsystem and vehicle-level development across all GPDS phases.
• Serve as the point person for assigned programs, communicating workplans, attribute status, and issue resolution.
• Establish pre-program targets for hardware/system selection using analytical tools to meet attribute targets and minimize trade-offs before prototypes are available.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Body, Powertrain, Chassis, and development partners (Vehicle Dynamics, VEME, CAE/Simulation, Powertrain Controls).
• Deliver all NVH attributes (sound quality, driveline, road, wind, exterior noise, secondary ride) and related quality metrics.
• Use analytical tools (CAE, Simulator, etc.) to assess attribute status, root-cause issues, determine solutions, and define tuning libraries to meet targets.
• Create and manage test plans supporting tuning freezes and attribute assessments at major milestones.
• Manage/perform off-site testing, scheduling objective testing with internal (VEV) and external vendors/suppliers.
• Complete and document all DVP and CDR requirements, including exterior legal noise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2 - 5+ years in Vehicle/Systems NVH development (platform, unit, or attribute lead) or equivalent Vehicle Engineering attribute experience (vehicle dynamics, VEME, etc.).
• 2 - 5+ years using GPDS deliverables, CAE, and simulation tools/methods in NVH development.
• 2 - 5+ years with data acquisition & analysis tools (LMS, B&K, DET, PT Diag, CANalyzer, etc.).
• Strong performance record, communication skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong work ethic, schedule flexibility, and passion for performance vehicles/racing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in powertrain, body structures, chassis systems, or vehicle architecture development.

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.

Pay

This position is classified under salary grades 6, 7, or 8, with the following ranges:

• Grade 6: $74,300 - $124,500
• Grade 7: $86,600 - $144,900
• Grade 8: $99,100 - $166,200

Final determination of salary grade will be based on the candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value.