Program Supervisor – Ford Performance Motorsports F1 Partnership

Ford Performance is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation and performance. We are driven by a passion for motorsports and a commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology to the track and the road. As we deepen our partnership in Formula 1, we are seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual to lead our engineering support efforts.

In this position…

Ford Performance is seeking a highly experienced and driven Engineering Program Supervisor to lead our growing F1 relationships. This pivotal role demands an innovative and strategic thinker with proven leadership skills, a strong understanding of motorsports, processes, and a visionary approach to supporting our F1 partner teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for team and chassis aspects relating to our F1 partners, with a focus on deepening our involvement, particularly with manufacturing, innovation, data collection and analysis.

This role is 5 days onsite in Allen Park, MI. 

What you'll do…

Leadership & Strategy:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership of Ford Performance engineering regarding team and chassis elements.
• Develop and implement innovative approaches to optimize team performance through engineering expertise.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

Technical Expertise:

• Oversee the engineering analysis and development related to chassis elements.
• Collaborate with our F1 partner engineering teams on manufacturing processes and optimization.
• Lead the development and implementation of advanced data collection and analysis techniques.

Innovation & Research:

• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in motorsports technology and engineering practices.
• Understand and develop new ways to exploit Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, identifying areas for two-way tech transfer, optimizing performance and gaining a competitive edge including but not limited to predictive modelling, simulation optimization, and real-time data analysis.
• Build strong relationships with Ford internal engineering teams and be acquainted with Ford advanced engineering and manufacturing groups to maximize potential technology transfer.
• Champion innovative solutions and drive their implementation within the team.

Relationship Management:

• Serve as a point of contact between Ford Performance and our F1 partnership engineering teams.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the two organizations.

Program Management:

• Lead multiple concurrent workstreams to the highest quality standards.
• Mentor and motivate team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Manage aspects of the engineering program, including budget, resources, and timelines.
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Identify and mitigate risks to the program's success.

You'll have…

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field) required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a motorsports, aerospace or high-tech engineering role.

Even better, you may have…

• Proven track record of leadership and program management success delivering multiple projects across teams and stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and data analysis techniques.
• Strong knowledge of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) principles and applications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with ability to quickly build trust and establish credibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, dynamic environment.
• Passion for motorsports and a commitment to excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
• Experience with simulation software (e.g., CFD, FEA) is highly desirable.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python) is essential.
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically, including weekends.
• Valid passport required.
   

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.
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