Motorsports Engine Technician

2 days ago


Allen Park, MI, United States Ford Motor Company Full time
Job Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more

In this position...
  • You will have the opportunity to work in a highly dynamic environment, developing cutting edge powertrains to race around the world
Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Perform assembly, disassembly, and rebuilding of high-performance race engines, adhering to engineering specifications and quality standards
  • Maintain detailed records of all engine builds, including component history and critical tolerances, ensuring traceability and quality assurance
  • Execute non-destructive tests and inspections, such as crack testing and detailed tolerance checks, to verify component integrity and dimensional accuracy
  • Strictly adhere to cleanroom protocols and best practices to prevent contamination
  • Proactively identify opportunities for improvements in build and teardown processes
  • Organize and maintain facilities to ensure a suitable build environment for world class race engines
  • Generate engine teardown reports including pictures and measurement data
  • Provide support for dyno testing, including build verification, performance development, as well as engine installation and removal
Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Associates Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • Minimum 5+ years of race or high-performance engine building experience
  • Strong understanding of internal combustion engine theory, mechanics, and systems
  • Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes and the ability to accurately interpret complex engineering blueprints and schematics
  • Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
  • Capable of standing for long periods and occasionally moving parts weighing up to 50 lbs
  • Expertise using measurement instruments such as calipers, bore gauges, micrometers, etc.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills by consistently seeking and implementing solutions to technical challenges
  • Ability to fabricate unique solutions given limited resources
  • Proficiency with computer systems and related software applications (Microsoft applications)
  • Possess a competitive spirit, can-do attitude, and interest in motorsports
  • International and Domestic travel may be required
Even better, you may have...
  • Bachelors Degree in a related discipline
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.


For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

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.

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