Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position...

Projects in our department include race-specific design/builds of customer race vehicles (eg. Bronco DR, Darkhorse R), demonstration vehicles (eg. electrified vehicles), simulation CAE tool development, performance engineering tools, and tire modeling.

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.

Throughout this process you will perform and advocate a high level of quality, and adhere to Our Truths – Put People First, Be Curious, Built Ford Tough, One Ford, Play to Win, Create Tomorrow, and Do the Right Thing.

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 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, vehicle dynamics, or vehicle dynamics simulations

This role is based at the Ford Performance Technical Center in Concord, NC and will require 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.

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

Display Ford’s Our Truths

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

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.

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This position is a range of salary grades 5-8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MK2

Requisition ID : 45546