Powertrain Development Engineer

Roush Yates Racing Engines

• $110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 10+ years of engine research, design, or development experience
  • Proven experience leading high-performance engine development programs
  • Technical project management experience with goals, budgets, and schedules
  • Strong technical communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional attention to detail and familiarity with engine assembly and manufacturing
  • Must be a 'U.S. person' for ITAR compliance

Responsibilities

  • Define engine specifications for performance and durability
  • Manage design and development of engine and system components
  • Coordinate program tasks with design, test, and simulation teams
  • Collaborate with Ford Motor Company/Ford Racing on powertrain development
  • Work with suppliers to develop new components
  • Maintain program documentation and analyze engine/vehicle data
  • Develop and present technical overviews for program milestones

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced engineering and motorsport
  • Engagement in high-performance engine development for NASCAR and sports car programs
  • Collaboration with industry leaders like Ford Motor Company
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • Potential for professional growth and development in a competitive field
Full Job Description
We're looking for an experienced Powertrain Development Engineer to conduct motorsport engine development for NASCAR and sports car programs. . This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced engineering, competition, and real-world performance.
What You'll Do
  • Responsible for engine specification definition wrt performance, durability, and setting the technical direction of the development of the programs.
  • Manage design and development of the base engine and engine system components (cylinder block/head, valvetrain, cranktrain, cooling, lubrication, fuel, exhaust, and induction).
  • Coordinate the program tasks with design, test, and simulation departments.
  • Collaborate with Ford Motor Company/Ford Racing to design and develop the specified program powertrains.
  • Work with internal and external suppliers in a technical partnership to develop new components.
  • Maintain program documentation, including reduction and analysis of engine/vehicle data, and author/approve technical reports
  • Develop and present technical overviews to leadership for program milestones and gateways.
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 10+ years of engine research, design, development, or related product development experience.
  • Proven experience leading high-performance engine development programs.
  • Technical project management experience spanning goals, budgets, schedules, testing, and implementation.
  • Strong technical communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and familiarity with engine assembly, component fabrication, and manufacturing.
  • For ITAR compliance, this position requires the individual to be a 'U.S. person' (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).
Are you ready for an exciting opportunity?

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