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In 1901, Henry Ford designed and built the racecar called “Sweepstakes.” On October 10th of that year, he drove Sweepstakes against Alexander Winton, a famous racer and builder. Against all odds Ford won. That was the beginning – “the race that changed the world” – and it continues to this day. From our victories at Le Mans in 1966 and exactly fifty years later in 2016, to multiple World Championships, the spirit of Henry Ford lives with us every day through our motorsports efforts around the world.

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In this position...

+ Ford Performance is looking for an experienced, talented, and highly motivated Sportscar Program Supervisor to join our Motorsports Engineering department. This engineer would work across all Ford Performance Motorsports sportscar programs, including track-side support for factory and customer programs, and engineering and development on current and future programs.

What you'll do...

+ At-Track Operations Leadership:

+ Lead and manage comprehensive at-track support for Ford Performance sports car racing programs, including Mustang GT3, Mustang GT4, and other Ford Performance sports car racing initiatives.

+ Oversee all trackside operations, ensuring efficient execution of race weekend activities, vehicle updates, and general technical support.

+ Problem Solving & Technical Support:

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving technical issues encountered at the track, leading rapid problem-solving efforts in coordination with Ford Performance Motorsports engineering team.

+ Provide direct Systems Engineering support to racing teams and drivers during events.

+ Team & Series Relationship Management:

+ Represent Ford Performance Motorsports at Sports Car events throughout the US, fostering strong working relationships with racing teams, series organizers and event officials.

+ Manage team credentials, event calendars, and provide general support to ensure seamless team operations.

+ Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

+ Conduct critical data analysis, including End-of-Lap (EoL) diagnostics, Timing & Scoring, and Balance of Performance (BoP) analysis, to monitor real-time performance and troubleshoot operational issues during race events.

+ Develop and deliver timely pre- and post-event metrics and reporting, detailing track performance, operational challenges, and resolutions.

+ Operational Tool Development:

+ Develop and implement practical tools and processes to enhance the efficiency of trackside operations, supporting engineers, racing teams, and customers in real-time.

You'll have...

+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field

+ 5+ years of experience in a professional motorsports environment

+ Detail oriented self-starter and problem solver

+ Possess a competitive spirit and interest in professional motorsports

+ Possess a practical knowledge of race cars and sportscar competition

+ Strong leader with effective communication skills

+ Positive team player, ability to work with multiple suppliers, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with high responsibility

+ Flexibility and willingness for extensive travel, including weekends

+ Must hold or be eligible for a passport; International and Domestic travel will be required

+ **Must be located out of Dearborn, MI or Concord, NC**

Even better, you may have...

+ Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field

+ Vehicle development experience in vehicle dynamics or powertrain systems

+ Experience using logged data to improve track performance

+ Experience using Bosch Motorsport, Motec, Cosworth hardware and software

+ Experience setting up vehicle instrumentation

+ Knowledge and experience with GPIRS and Ariba/Aurora

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 leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MK2

**Requisition ID** : 48008