Motorsports Powertrain Engineer

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself—"Sweepstakes"—and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground—that's where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win, engineer to lead.

If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position... 

Ford Racing is looking for an experienced, talented, and highly motivated Motorsports Powertrain Engine Engineer to join our Global Motorsports department. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a highly dynamic environment, developing cutting edge powertrains to race around the world.  

This role is hybrid and requires at least 4 days per week onsite in Concord, North Carolina.

You'll have...

• Bachelors degree in engineering.

• 3+ years of engine and/or driveline design and/or testing experience.

• 3+ years of experience in at least one of the following engineering disciplines:

  • Computer Aided Design – 3D models / 2D drawings

  • 1D Engine Simulation

  • CFD

  • FEA

  • Kinematic / Dynamic Analysis

• Strong overall knowledge of powertrain and vehicle systems.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities (machining, fabrication, casting, etc).

Even better, you may have...

• Masters degree in engineering.

• 5+ years of engine and/or driveline design and/or testing experience.

• Strong communication skills and competency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Strong team player, with ability to interact across functions, work with suppliers and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with high responsibility.
• Possess a competitive spirit, and interest in professional motorsports.

• International and Domestic travel may be required.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 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. 
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. 

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.
 

Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #FR1 #LI-LC2

What you'll do...

• Design and development of combustion engine systems and components for Ford Racing programs. These will include race applications as well as "one-off" high-performance demonstration vehicles.
• Lead engine development projects including the management of schedules, budgets, deliverables and meetings.
• Prepare and present technical information covering the design and development of engine components and sub-systems.
• Create overall engine & component test plans and lead the acquisition/processing of data.
• Coordinate engine builds and logistics.
• Work with suppliers, race teams and sanctioning organizations concerning engine specifications and regulations.
• Capable of working hours which include late evenings, nights, weekends and traveling to meet company goals.