Ford Motor · Allen Park, MI

Ford Racing Chassis Engineer - Brake Hardware

Allen Park, MI, United StatesHybridFull-time$86,600-$144,900Operations

Listed on Ford Motor’s official careers site. Posted October 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

Apply on Ford Motor’s careers site →

Job description

The Ford Racing Chassis Team is seeking a passionate, independent engineer to lead brake hardware design for an upcoming off-road vehicle. Join a team committed to bringing race-inspired innovation and performance to drivers everywhere.

Responsibilities

What you will do...

  • Lead the design, release, and delivery of brake hardware components and systems for Ford Racing (Calipers, rotors, brake lines/hoses, etc) Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones
  • Work with Purchasing to source commodities
  • Lead program delivery through various milestones
  • Lead design team and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
  • Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles – including design, CAE analysis, and testing
  • Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core brake Organization
  • Support current production and quality efforts
  • Support cost optimization efforts

Qualifications

You'll have... Bachelor of Science in Engineering Chassis engineering experience, including delivery of at least one completed program; body exterior or powertrain experience may also be considered At least two years of experience using CAD and/or other visualization tools Understanding of program delivery processes, including GPDS Excellent organizational and communication skills Even better, if you have... Previous brake hardware experience 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 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$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: 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 #FR1 #LI-DH1

More jobs at Ford Motor

Body Exteriors and Closures CAE Engineer

Allen Park, MI, United States

Closures Systems Launch Engineer

Allen Park, MI, United States

Ford Racing - Chassis ECU D&R Engineer

Allen Park, MI, United States

Similar jobs at other companies

Valet Racing

Boyd Gaming · Opelousas, United States

SWBD - Production Associate Set-up/Chassis (B-Shift)

Eaton · Sumter, South Carolina, USA

Sr. Chassis Dynamics Development Engineer

Hyundai Motor · California City, CA, US

QE Chassis Specialist

KIA · West Point, GA, United States

Cook - Ford Experience Center

Aramark · Dearborn, MI, US

OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. Dates come from the employer where stated; “first seen” and “last checked” are our own observations.