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Ford Motor Company Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation, Simulator, and Performance Engineer in Concord, North Carolina
Projects in our department include both race-specific design/build, customer race vehicles (eg. Bronco DR, Darkhorse R), and demonstration vehicles (eg. electrified vehicles), simulation CAE tool development, performance engineering tools, and tire modeling.
In this role..
You will use simulation tools and methods to meet our primary goals of Winning Races, Winning Championships, and Transferring Technology to and from the greater Company.
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This role is based in Concord, NC and will require an 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.
What you'll 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 valuable 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
You'll have…
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
3+ years of experience in automotive chassis design or testing, vehicle dynamics, or vehicle dynamics simulations
Excellent knowledge of suspension/chassis and vehicle dynamics
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
High level of motivation
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
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a range from salary grade 6- 8.
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