Ford Racing Brake Hardware Development Engineer
Core
Lead vehicle-level foundation brake development, performance tuning, and validation for Ford Racing's performance car and truck portfolio.
Role type
Senior IC vehicle brake development engineer
Builds
Performance brake systems (rotors, calipers, actuation) for racing vehicles
Domain
Automotive performance engineering
Required skills
Vehicle development, validation, engineering release, safety and regulatory compliance, physical test data interpretation, program management, cross-functional investigation, budget forecasting
Preferred skills
Brake system experience (foundation, performance, pedal feel), vehicle dynamics, NVH evaluation, CAD tools, GPDS program delivery
Responsibilities
Oversee vehicle-level DVPs, establish prototype counts, manage Link Engineering resources, lead brake development and validation, serve as pedal feel SME, direct vehicle testing strategies, interpret test results and lead investigations, drive launch milestones, support warranty taskforces, develop engineering budgets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC