Ford Racing Powertrain System Engineer - Drivetrain & Underbody
This pivotal role
- Lead the conceptual layout and delivery of a new driveline system
- Manage program delivery of quality, cost, weight, function and timing from concept through to production
- Cook up coordination and management of outside engineering and design resources
- Interface with core technical specialists to ensure delivery of a quality system design
- Function as primary technical interface with manufacturing engineering to ensure the system fits with the process and meets commercial needs
- Technical management of all interface complexities with neighboring systems
- Support vehicle program/platform teams to address functional vehicle performance attributes
- Technical leadership for prototype builds
- Technical leadership for problem resolution
What You'll Do...
- Lead the conceptual layout and delivery of a new driveline system
- Manage program delivery of quality, cost, weight, function and timing from concept through to production
- Cook up coordination and management of outside engineering and design resources
- Interface with core technical specialists to ensure delivery of a quality system design
- Function as primary technical interface with manufacturing engineering to ensure the system fits with the process and meets commercial needs
- Technical management of all interface complexities with neighboring systems
- Support vehicle program/platform teams to address functional vehicle performance attributes
- Technical leadership for prototype builds
- Technical leadership for problem resolution
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in the development of complete powertrain and underbody systems, with a strong emphasis on high performance applications
- Proven experience delivering multiple high-performance powertrain and underbody systems from concept and launch through production
Preferred Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of automotive powertrain systems, current & future
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects from conception to completion, meeting tight deadlines and budgetary constraints
- Significant experience working directly with manufacturing facilities, including successful resolution of complex production and quality issues in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to inspire and motivate team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey tough technical issues to non-technical stakeholders effectively
Benefits
We are an established global company offering a benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like. We offer 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 a salary grade 5 - 8 and ranges from $65,100 - $166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Application Instructions
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.