Powertrain Project Engineer

Roush Yates Racing Engines • Mooresville, NC

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About The Position

Roush Yates Engines and Ford partner to design, develop, and build race engines for NASCAR, sportscar racing, and other motorsports applications. The Powertrain Project Engineer supports engine development, integration, and manufacturing programs, working with program managers, powertrain engineering teams, Ford Motor Company, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders. The role supports programs from design and prototyping through development and production, including coordinating engineering, testing, simulation, supplier, and manufacturing activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in engine/vehicle design, development, or product engineering.
• Knowledge of engine design, assembly, component fabrication, and manufacturing.
• Experience with PTC Creo, Windchill, and GD&T.
• Manufacturing experience and the ability to manage designs from concept through production.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• For ITAR compliance, the individual must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).

Nice To Haves

• Race engine industry experience preferred.
• Structural FEA and CFD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support program managers and powertrain engineering teams through design, prototyping, development, and production.
• Collaborate with Ford Motor Company on powertrain design and development.
• Track program milestones, schedules, costs, weight, and quality targets, and present technical updates to leadership.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings.
• Coordinate design, testing, simulation, and manufacturing activities.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BoMs) for powertrain assemblies.
• Partner with suppliers on component development, prototype builds, tool validation, and production readiness (PPAP/DVP&R).
• Lead technical risk assessments, DFMEAs, and root-cause analysis.
• Manage engineering changes (ECRs/ECOs), evaluating cost, weight, inventory, and schedule impacts while coordinating cross-functional approvals.
• Support manufacturing documentation, production planning, scheduling, and quality data reviews.

What This Job Offers

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