About the role

  • Performance Engineer enhancing vehicle optimization across all Ford Racing Motorsports platforms. Collaborating with engineers in various disciplines for vehicle performance improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers in vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, powertrain, and chassis design, focusing on optimizing vehicle performance.
  • Responsible for applying technical solutions to total vehicle performance through car build, integration, setup, simulation and race strategy.
  • Ensure continuous improvement of performance and process to achieve industry leading performance across all Ford Racing Motorsports disciplines, including NASCAR, Sports Car, Demonstrators, NHRA and Off-Road.
  • Support development and implementation of methodologies, and processes to enhance performance.
  • Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines to align technical goals with the overall vision of the Performance Engineering Group.
  • Support design, testing, and optimization of vehicles on multiple concurrent programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time and exceed performance expectations.
  • Participate in planning and execution of track, lab and simulator testing.
  • Analyze test and race data from all technical disciplines (aero, vehdyn, powertrain), and provide recommendations to optimize performance.
  • Drive innovation and inspire team to solve problems with realistic, logical and implementable solutions.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of related experience in the Race Engineering, Motorsports Performance or a related field, with a specific focus on vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics and associated testing methods.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related subject.
  • Must hold or be eligible for a passport. International and Domestic travel will be required, including weekends.
  • LMDh or Sportscar experience.
  • 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.
  • Race engineering experience in NASCAR, Indy Car, IMSA, WEC.
  • 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.
  • Deep understanding of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and data analysis techniques.
  • Strong knowledge of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) principles and applications.

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.

Job title

Performance Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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