Ford Racing Performance Engineer

Location: Allen Park, MI, United States; Hybrid

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself—"Sweepstakes"—and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground—that's where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win, engineer to lead.

If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position... 

Ford Racing is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Performance Engineer to support total vehicle optimization across our off-road racing programs, with a primary focus on T1+ and Stock Trucks in global competition. This role will also contribute across Ford Racing platforms within the Performance Engineering Group.

You will work cross-functionally with engineering teams in vehicle dynamics, chassis, powertrain, aerodynamics, and electrical systems to optimize vehicle performance in some of the most demanding racing environments in the world. You will play a key role in translating technical capability into competitive results through vehicle integration, setup development, testing, simulation, race strategy, and event support.

The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering foundation, hands-on motorsports experience, and a passion for continuous improvement. This role requires both technical depth and the ability to collaborate effectively across a broad group of stakeholders to deliver race-winning performance, execution, and strategic decision-making.

This role is hybrid and requires at least 4 days per week onsite in Allen Park, MI.

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.