Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901 Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himselfSweepstakesand beat Americas most famous driver. He wasnt a racer but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. Were the engineers strategists and competitors who bring Fords track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track every stage every proving groundthats where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the worlds most iconic brands legendary nameplates and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win engineer to lead.

If youre a competitor innovator or performance obsessive Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position...

The Ford Racing Dynamics team supports race teams through vehicle dynamics and chassis engineering expertise test car and race car data analysis and race car setup consultation and simulations. We help the cars perform on the track to win.
Projects in our department have included race-specific design/builds of customer race vehicles (eg. Bronco 4600 Darkhorse R) demonstration vehicles (eg. electrified vehicles) simulation CAE tool development performance engineering tools and tire modeling.

You will use simulation tools and methods along with your in-depth vehicle dynamics knowledge to meet our primary goals of Winning Races Winning Championships and Transferring Technology to and from production vehicle programs and the greater Company.

Throughout this process you will perform and advocate a high level of quality and adhere to the Ford Transformation Behaviors Excellence Focus and Collaboration.

This hybrid role is based at the Ford Racing Technical Center in Concord NC and requires at least four days per week onsite. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours including occasional late evenings nights weekends and travel as needed to support company objectives.

What youll do...

• 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 Fords on-track race performance
• Leverage and interpret the data generated by race teams Ford test vehicles event databases and simulations to maximize performance
• Exercise vehicle dynamics knowledge and data to propose designs and setups for DOEs and simulations leading to the optimum configurations
• 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

Youll have...

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
• 2 years of experience in automotive suspension design vehicle dynamics or vehicle dynamics simulations

Even better you may have...

• 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
• Formula SAE experience in Suspension and/or Vehicle Dynamics
• High level of motivation and commitment
• Demonstrated history of Ford Operating System Behaviors
• 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

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 a salary grade 5 - 8 and ranges from $65100 - $166200.
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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