Ford Racing NVH Engineer

Job Description
This position will be responsible for the Vehicle NVH 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 & off-road vehicles using analytical and in-vehicle methods to deliver world class customer experiences.  

Ford Racing operates our vehicle development in close conjunction with all functional engineering partners and moves at a fast pace.  This role is perfect for an engineer that is self-motivated and proactive, is capable of owning all aspects of a vehicle program from cradle to grave, is highly collaborative and seeking opportunities to work on the highest performing cars and trucks in the industry.

The position is full time on-site and located at the Ford Racing offices in Allen Park, MI.

Responsibilities
- Represent the customer and own the NVH attribute by leading both program and technical aspects of development on our future Ford Racing on and off-road vehicles

- Plan and execute required subsystem and vehicle level development through all GPDS phases

- Be the point person for assigned programs, actively communicating workplans, attribute status and management of issues resolution

- Establish pre-program targets that support hardware and system selection, using analytical tools and methods to deliver attribute targets and minimize trade-offs prior to prototype availability

- Work closely with all cross functional teams, including Body, Powertrain, & Chassis, as well as development partners in Vehicle Dynamics, VEME, CAE / Simulation and Powertrain Controls

- Deliver all NVH attributes and requirements including sound quality, driveline, road, wind and exterior noise, as well as related quality metrics and secondary ride

- Use analytical tools (CAE, Simulator, etc) to assess attribute status, identify root cause of issues and determine solutions sets, as well as define tuning libraries that deliver program attribute targets

- Create and manage test plans to support tuning freezes and attribute assessments at all major milestones

- Manage and/or perform off-site testing, scheduling objective testing w/ both internal (VEV) and external vendors/suppliers  

- Complete and document all DVP and CDR requirements, including exterior legal noise

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related engineering degree or related field of study

5+ years experience in:

 - Vehicle and/or Systems NVH development experience as a platform / unit / attribute lead

   or prior Vehicle Engineering attribute experience (vehicle dynamics, VEME or similar)

 - Program and/or Unit GPDS deliverables

 - CAE and Simulation tools and methods utilization in the NVH development process

 - Data acquisition & analysis tools and methods (LMS, B&K, DET, PT Diag, CANalyzer, etc.)

Have demonstrated:

 - High level of performance delivering on both required objectives and behaviors

 - Excellent communication and relationship skills

 - Ability and adaptability working in a fast-paced environment with evolving products and needs

 - Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to requested schedules

 - Passion for performance vehicles / racing

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study

- 10+ years experience in the above

- Design and development experience in powertrain (engine, transmission, driveline, calibration), body structures or chassis systems development, or vehicle architecture

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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
• 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. 
 

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300. 
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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
 

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.
 

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