Executive Assistant, Entry Level
Jerry
Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • North Carolina
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop simulation and DiL simulator models to maximize vehicle dynamics performance
- Develop race cars and trucks by using simulation engineering tools
- Integrate simulation/simulator vehicle models, tire models, aerodynamics models, powertrain models
- Use simulator tools to meet customer and race team needs
- Run simulator sessions for race team drivers to develop and test race setups, acclimate drivers, and provide race engineers and crew chiefs simulated performance data
- Be the conduit between Ford engineering and programs, race team engineers, and race drivers to maximize Ford’s on-track race performance
- Leverage data generated by race teams, Ford test vehicles, event databases, and simulations to create the winningest vehicles
- Exercise vehicle dynamics knowledge and existing data to propose designs and setups for DOEs leading to the optimum configurations for race day
- Contribute to the improvement of simulator and simulation tools
- Partner with race teams to prepare for simulator sessions
- Partner with race teams to analyze the performance of cars and drivers at races and tests to improve race outcomes
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
- 3+ years of experience in automotive chassis design, vehicle dynamics, or vehicle dynamics simulations
- Role based at Roush 57 in Allen Park, MI or the Ford Racing Technical Center in Concord, NC and will require on-site presence in a hybrid work scenario
- Candidates should be capable of working hours which may include late evenings, nights, weekends and travel to meet Company goals
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States (verification of employment eligibility required at time of hire)
- Preferred: Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree
- Preferred: 3+ Years of experience in motorsports vehicle dynamics including simulation, track testing, and interdisciplinary work with other engineering departments
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience with simulations
- High level of motivation
- Demonstrated history of Ford+ Operating System Behaviors
- Excellent knowledge of suspension/chassis and vehicle dynamics
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and relationship skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving products and needs
- Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to requested schedules
- Passion to Win
