Ford Racing Simulation, Tools and Methods Manager

In 1901 Henry Ford design and built the racecar called Sweepstakes. On October 10 that year he drove Sweepstakes against Alexander Winton a famous racer and builder. Against all odds Ford won. That was the beginning -- the race that changed the world -- and it continues today. From our victories at Le Mans in 1966 and again fifty years later in 2016 to championships in NASCAR World Rally Championship Off-Road Sports Cars NHRA and other series across the globe the spirit of Henry Ford lives with us every day through our motorsports efforts around the world.

Ford Racing is seeking a talented committed engineer to be a part of their motorsports team as the Simulation Tools and Methods Manager.

In this position...

We are seeking a visionary forward-looking engineering leader to serve as our Tools and Simulation Manager (LL5). Based at our Ford Racing Concord facility you will lead the charge in defining the future of our simulation and analytical capabilities.

In this role you will directly manage a high-performing team of LL6 Supervisors oversee simulator operations and budgets and own the integration of next-generation analytical AI and tire modeling tools. As a key strategic leader you will bridge the gap between elite racing partners (NASCAR Sportscar Hypercar Off-Road) and internal production vehicle teams while spearheading the physical and technological expansion of Ford Racings global simulator facilities.

This role is hybrid and requires at least 4 days onsite in Concord NC.

What youll do...

People & Operational Leadership

• Direct Management: Lead mentor and develop a team fostering a culture of high performance collaboration and continuous technical growth.

• Team Growth & Integration: Lead the strategic growth development and integration of the simulation team building a unified world-class engineering unit dedicated to the overall success of Ford Racing.

• Simulator Operations & Budgeting: Own the operational roadmap and annual budgets for the Ford Racing DiL simulators ensuring maximum uptime efficient resource allocation and peak technical performance.

• Global Expansion: Act as the visionary lead for the growth and deployment of additional simulators as part of the strategic expansion of Ford Racings global facilities.

Tool Method & Model Integration

• Standardization & Commonization: Drive the adoption of common tools methods nomenclature input methods and overall output formats across Ford Racing partner race teams and Ford Product Development (PD) to ensure seamless data exchange and alignment.

• Cross-Functional Model Integration: Lead the integration of complex multi-disciplinary modelsincluding vehicle dynamics aerodynamics power unit vehicle controls and external partner modelsinto a cohesive simulation environment.

• Advanced Tool Ownership: Direct the development and deployment of track-side tools. Foster the critical engineering bridges between HHDM and VAST.

• AI & Future Tech: Own the strategic implementation and future growth of AI-based tools and analytical methods to accelerate vehicle development and simulator fidelity.

• Tire Model Integration: Drive the integration of advanced tire models into the simulation environment to ensure industry-leading correlation and driver feedback.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Tech Transfer

• Cross-Series Learnings: Drive shared learnings and technical synergy across all simulator users including NASCAR Sportscar Hypercar and Off-Road programs.

• Race-to-Road / Road-to-Race: Facilitate seamless technology transfer between external racing partners and internal Ford production vehicle teams to elevate both track performance and road car dynamics.

Facility & Asset Management

• Facility Growth: Interface directly with Ford Land and external partners to lead the physical growth design and optimization of the Ford Racing Concord facilities.

• Asset Alignment: Partner with cross-functional users to forecast future facility requirements and align on the necessary tools to manage the physical assets within the building.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 10 years of professional engineering experience in motorsports automotive or aerospace.
• Experience managing and operating Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulators.
• Experience integrating multidisciplinary vehicle subsystem models into simulation environments.
• Experience using industry-standard racing tools telemetry systems and vehicle dynamics software.
• Experience implementing AI-based engineering solutions or developing advanced analytical tools.

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field.
• Active personal or professional involvement in competitive motorsports (e.g. professional racing series club racing or off-road competition).
• An established high-level network within the global motorsports vehicle development or advanced simulation industries.
• Experience managing multi-million dollar operational testing and program budgets.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel including weekend travel to support key race events and track tests.
• A deep-seated passion for racing motorsports and high-performance vehicle development.

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• 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 Years Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $141700-$268300.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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