NVH Engineer

Ford Motor Company

NVH Engineer developing NVH attributes for high-performance on & off-road vehicles at Ford Racing. Leading analytical and in-vehicle methods to deliver world-class customer experiences.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the NVH attribute by leading both program and technical aspects of NVH development for future Ford Racing on and off-road vehicles
Plan and execute required subsystem and vehicle level development activities 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
Responsible for delivery of all NVH attributes and requirements including sound quality, driveline, road/wind and exterior noise, as well as related quality metrics
Use analytical tools (CAE, Simulator, etc) to define assess attribute status, identify root cause of issues and determine solutions sets, as well as tuning libraries that deliver program attribute targets
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
-Program and/or Unit GPDS deliverables
-Data acquisition & analysis tools and methods (LMS, B&K, DET, PT Diag, CANalyser, etc.)
Capable of utilizing CAE and Simulation tools and methods in the NVH development process
Have a demonstrated high level of performance delivering on both required objectives and behaviors
Excellent communication and relationship skills
Able to work 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
Even better, you may have...
-Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
Experience in powertrain (engine, transmission, driveline, calibration), body or chassis systems development, or vehicle architecture
Understanding of global exterior noise requirements, powertrain controls

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

NVH developmentdata acquisitiondata analysisprogram GPDS deliverablesCAE toolssimulation toolsvehicle dynamicspowertrain controlstuning librariestest plans

Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship skillsadaptabilitystrong work ethicperformance deliveryability to work in fast-paced environment

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering