Racing Powertrain Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Powertrain Engineer designing components for Ford Racing powertrains. Collaborating with engineering teams on ICE propulsion systems and developing innovative solutions.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position is within the Ford Racing organization and will closely interface with the ICE Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) organization.
It is initially for a component design and release engineer on the 5.2L engine program and may expand to other major powertrain castings for other programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related field
3+ years Design and Release Experience
3+ years of experience in CAD (CATIA, NX, CREO, or similar)
Technical expertise with Gasoline Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
Experience with base engine dynamometer testing
Experience with CAE Simulation Methodologies (1D, 3D, FEA, CFD)
Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills
Ability to interact effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Strong Leadership ability
Working level CAD experience
Support travel, both domestic and international, as required
Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related field preferred
Black Belt Certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Design and Release ExperienceCADCATIANXCREOGasoline Internal Combustion Enginesbase engine dynamometer testingCAE Simulation Methodologies1D Simulation3D Simulation

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationproblem solvingleadershipstakeholder interaction

Certifications

B.S. in Mechanical EngineeringB.S. in Material ScienceMasters in Mechanical EngineeringMasters in Material ScienceBlack Belt Certification