Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Ford•Concord, NC

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Established and active employee resource groups This role is 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.

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
Excellent knowledge of suspension/chassis and vehicle dynamics
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and relationship skills, putting the customer and race teams first
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

Nice To Haves

Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree
3+ Years of experience in motorsports vehicle dynamics including simulation, track testing, and interdisciplinary work with other engineering departments
1+ years of experience with simulations
High level of motivation
Demonstrated history of Ford+ Operating System Behaviors

Responsibilities

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