Motorsports Program Engineer - Sportscar

Ford • Dearborn, MI

386d

About The Position

The Motorsports Program Engineer - Sportscar at Ford Motor Company is responsible for supporting various motorsports programs, particularly in the sportscar category. This role involves interfacing with partners and customers, providing track-side support, and contributing to engineering development and testing. The engineer will also manage program timelines, assist in problem-solving, and develop tools to enhance team performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in a professional motorsports environment
• Detail oriented self-starter and problem solver
• Possess a competitive spirit and interest in professional motorsports
• Practical knowledge of race cars and sportscar competition
• Strong leader with effective communication skills
• Positive team player with the ability to work with multiple suppliers
• Willingness for extensive travel, including weekends
• Must hold or be eligible for a passport

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a professional motorsports environment
• Vehicle development experience in vehicle dynamics or powertrain systems
• Experience using logged data to improve track performance
• Experience using Bosch Motorsport, Motec, Cosworth hardware and software
• Experience setting up vehicle instrumentation
• Knowledge and experience with GPIRS and Ariba/Aurora

Responsibilities

• Interface with Ford Performance Motorsports partners and customers
• Provide at-track support for GT3 and GT4 programs, both domestic and international
• Support engineering development and testing
• Conduct timing analysis and balance of performance
• Assist in the creation of pre- and post-event metrics and reporting
• Develop tools to support engineers, teams, and customers
• Support internal and external purchasing for vehicle builds
• Manage program timelines for homologation and development
• Support prototype and production builds as needed
• Lead problem-solving of issues to ensure rapid resolution

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
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree