Racing Performance Engineering Technical Specialist
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Allen Park • Missouri • North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $112,680 - $212,760 per year
About the role
- Collaborate with engineers in vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, powertrain, and chassis design, focusing on optimizing vehicle performance for the Ford LMDh program.
- Responsible for applying technical solutions to total vehicle performance through car build, integration, setup, simulation and race strategy.
- Focus on driving continuous improvement of performance specifically for the Ford Racing LMDh program and contribute to building a team to achieve industry leading performance across all Ford Racing disciplines.
- Lead development and implementation of methodologies, and processes to enhance performance for LMDh.
- Take primary responsibility for the testing and optimization of the LMDh vehicle, while supporting similar efforts for other concurrent programs, ensuring all projects are delivered on time and exceed performance expectations.
- Analyze test and race data from all technical disciplines, (aero, vehdyn, powertrain), and provide recommendations to optimize performance.
- Provide data backed recommendations using knowledge of racing performance to optimize systems and resolve issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related subject.
- Minimum of 4 years of related experience in the Race Engineering, Motorsports Performance or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years mentoring or leading a team through complex problems.
- International and Domestic travel to race and test events is required, which includes weekend travel.
- Knowledge of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics and associated testing methods.
- Extensive experience using data acquisition tools such as Bosch WinDarab, Motec i2, Atlas, Pi Cosworth, etc.
- Significant experience using simulation software such as Dymola, VI Grade, CarSim, Canopy, etc.
- Excellent communication and organization skills with ability to prioritize effectively.
- Strong ability and desire to work collaboratively with multiple groups and personnel across numerous disciplines.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Passion for motorsports and a commitment to excellence.
- Willingness to travel internationally and domestically, including weekends.
- Race engineering experience in WEC, F1, NASCAR, Indy Car, IMSA.
- Proven track record of successful project management, including experience managing complex projects with cross-functional teams.
- Prior experience leading and working within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Benefits
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
vehicle dynamicsaerodynamicspowertrainchassis designdata analysisperformance optimizationtesting methodsproject managementsimulation softwaredata acquisition
Soft Skills
communicationorganizationproblem-solvinganalytical skillscollaborationmentoringleadershipprioritizationcommitment to excellencepassion for motorsports
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering