Powertrain Development Engineer

Roush Yates Racing Engines • Mooresville, NC

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About The Position

The Powertrain Development Engineer conducts motorsport engine development for NASCAR and sports car programs, working at the intersection of advanced engineering, competition, and real-world performance. The role defines engine specifications for performance and durability and sets the technical direction of program development. It manages design and development of base engines and engine system components, coordinates work across design, test, and simulation departments, and collaborates with Ford Motor Company/Ford Racing and suppliers. The position also maintains program documentation and presents technical overviews to leadership at program milestones and gateways.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of engine research, design, development, or related product development experience.
• Proven experience leading high-performance engine development programs.
• Technical project management experience spanning goals, budgets, schedules, testing, and implementation.
• Strong technical communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail and familiarity with engine assembly, component fabrication, and manufacturing.
• For ITAR compliance, must be a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.

Responsibilities

• Define engine specifications for performance and durability and set the technical direction of program development.
• Manage design and development of base engines and engine system components, including cylinder block/head, valvetrain, cranktrain, cooling, lubrication, fuel, exhaust, and induction.
• Coordinate program tasks with design, test, and simulation departments.
• Collaborate with Ford Motor Company/Ford Racing to design and develop specified program powertrains.
• Work with internal and external suppliers in technical partnerships to develop new components.
• Maintain program documentation, including reduction and analysis of engine and vehicle data, and author or approve technical reports.
• Develop and present technical overviews to leadership for program milestones and gateways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior