Performance Engineer

Ford Motor CompanyConcord, NC, United States

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Ford Performance is seeking an experienced, talented and highly motivated Performance Engineer to enhance vehicle optimization across all Ford Performance Motorsports platforms within the Performance Engineering Group.

In this position…

You will collaborate with engineers in vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, powertrain, and chassis design, focusing on optimizing vehicle performance. You will be responsible for applying technical solutions to total vehicle performance through car build, integration, setup, simulation and race strategy. The successful candidate will ensure continuous improvement of performance and process to achieve industry leading performance across all Ford Performance Motorsports disciplines, including, but not limited to NASCAR, Sports Car, Demonstrators, NHRA and Off-Road.

This is a hybrid role and requires at least 4 days per week in the Allen Park, MI or Concord, NC office.

You'll have…

3+ years of related experience in the Race Engineering, Motorsports Performance or a related field, with a specific focus on vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics and associated testing methods.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related subject.
Must hold or be eligible for a passport. International and Domestic travel will be required, including weekends.

Even better, you may have…

Extensive experience using data acquisition tools such as Bosch WinDarab, Motec i2, Atlas, Pi Cosworth, etc.

Significant experience using simulation software such as Dymola, VI Grade, CarSim, Canopy, etc.

Excellent communication and organization skills with ability to prioritize effectively

Strong ability and desire to work collaboratively with multiple groups and personnel across numerous disciplines

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Passion for motorsports and a commitment to excellence

Race engineering experience in NASCAR, Indy Car, IMSA, WEC

Proven track record of successful project management, including experience managing complex projects with cross-functional teams

Prior experience leading and working within a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Deep understanding of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and data analysis techniques

Strong knowledge of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) principles and applications

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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Performance Engineer • Concord, NC, United States