Remote Automotive High Performance Jobs in Illinois

Ford is advancing some of the most ambitious work in mobility, performance, and next-generation automotive innovation. To support specialized hiring across motorsports, performance automotive, high-performance engineering, and technical business functions, the talent team needs a senior sourcer who can uncover niche talent, assess fit quickly, and build strong pipelines in highly specialized markets. We're hiring a Senior Technical Sourcer – Motorsports & Performance Recruiting to do exactly that.

This is not a traditional sourcing role. You'll operate as a creative talent detective, identifying and engaging specialized engineering, technical, manufacturing, business, and leadership talent across motorsports, performance automotive, aftermarket automotive, and high-performance engineering environments. The role requires strong sourcing instincts, sharp candidate assessment skills, and the ability to partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders to solve difficult searches.

Specialized Talent Sourcing

• Proactively source and engage passive talent across motorsports, performance automotive, aftermarket automotive, and high-performance engineering markets
• Build pipelines of specialized talent, including engineers, technicians, program managers, business professionals, and leadership candidates
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter, hireEZ, ATS/CRM platforms, referrals, market mapping, and industry networks to identify top talent

Candidate Assessment & Talent Advocacy

• Screen resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and online portfolios to determine fit
• Quickly assess whether a candidate should be advanced, nurtured, or passed on
• Confidently advocate for top talent and provide clear recommendations to recruiters and stakeholders

Search Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Participate in intake meetings, calibration sessions, and search strategy discussions
• Bring creative sourcing ideas, market insights, and talent availability data to recruiting partners and business leaders
• Conduct market mapping, competitor research, and talent intelligence across niche automotive and technical markets

Recruiter & Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring teams to understand role requirements and priority profiles
• Support sourcing strategy, candidate calibration, and pipeline development
• Provide consultative feedback on talent market realities, candidate quality, and search direction

ATS, CRM & Candidate Experience

• Maintain accurate candidate information in ATS and CRM systems
• Track pipeline activity, candidate status, and sourcing progress
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience and support employer branding efforts

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience
• Proven success sourcing technical, engineering, manufacturing, or specialized automotive talent
• Strong candidate assessment and talent advocacy skills
• Experience using ATS, CRM platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools such as hireEZ
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

• Experience sourcing for racing teams, performance vehicle manufacturers, motorsports suppliers, or aftermarket performance brands
• Understanding of vehicle performance systems, racing operations, and automotive engineering disciplines
• Existing network within the motorsports or performance automotive community
• Ability to bring fresh sourcing ideas to difficult or niche searches
• Comfort knowing when to pursue talent — and when not to

Location: Remote, US
Engagement: Salaried full-time position with Sustainable Talent dedicated to Ford
Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000 per year, based on experience, education, and work location. This range reflects the good-faith annual compensation we expect to pay the successful candidate upon hire.
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; sick leave; holiday pay; and access to the Sustainable Talent employee assistance program.

This salaried position is offered through Sustainable Talent, Ford's strategic talent partner.

Sustainable Talent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.