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Ford Racing Noise, Vibration, Harshness (NVH) Engineer

Ford Motor


Job Location:

Allen Park, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 74300 - 124500
Posted: 15 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This position will be responsible for the Vehicle NVH attribute from pre-program phases through final engineering sign-off of Ford Racing vehicle programs. The successful candidate will lead NVH development of high performance on & off-road vehicles using analytical and in-vehicle methods to deliver world class customer experiences.

Ford Racing operates our vehicle development in close conjunction with all functional engineering partners and moves at a fast pace. This role is perfect for the experienced NVH systems engineer that is self-motivated and proactive is capable of owning all aspects of a vehicle program from cradle to grave is highly collaborative and seeking opportunities to work on the highest performing cars and trucks in the industry.

The position is full time on-site and located at the Ford Racing offices in Allen Park MI.



Responsibilities

What youll do...

  • Own the NVH attribute for Ford Racing on/off-road vehicles leading both program and technical development while representing the customer
  • Plan and execute subsystem and vehicle-level development across all GPDS phases
  • Serve as point person for assigned programs communicating workplans attribute status and issue resolution
  • Establish pre-program targets for hardware/system selection using analytical tools to meet attribute targets and minimize trade-offs before prototypes are available
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Body Powertrain Chassis and development partners (Vehicle Dynamics VEME CAE/Simulation Powertrain Controls)
  • Deliver all NVH attributes (sound quality driveline road wind exterior noise secondary ride) and related quality metrics
  • Use analytical tools (CAE Simulator etc.) to assess attribute status root-cause issues determine solutions and define tuning libraries to meet targets
  • Create and manage test plans supporting tuning freezes and attribute assessments at major milestones
  • Manage/perform off-site testing scheduling objective testing with internal (VEV) and external vendors/suppliers
  • Complete and document all DVP and CDR requirements including exterior legal noise


Qualifications

Youll have...

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 2 - 5 years in Vehicle/Systems NVH development (platform unit or attribute lead) or equivalent Vehicle Engineering attribute experience (vehicle dynamics VEME etc.)
  • 2 - 5 years using GPDS deliverables CAE and simulation tools/methods in NVH development
  • 2 - 5 years with data acquisition & analysis tools (LMS B&K DET PT Diag CANalyzer etc.)
  • Strong performance record communication skills and adaptability in a fast-paced evolving environment.
  • Strong work ethic schedule flexibility and passion for performance vehicles/racing

Even better if you have...

  • Masters Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in powertrain body structures chassis systems or vehicle architecture development

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74300-$124500. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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.

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