Simulation, Tools and Methods Manager

Role Overview

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous technical growth.
• Lead the strategic growth, development, and integration of the simulation team, building a unified, world-class engineering unit dedicated to the overall success of Ford Racing.
• Own the operational roadmap and annual budgets for the Ford Racing DiL simulators, ensuring maximum uptime, efficient resource allocation, and peak technical performance.
• Act as the visionary lead for the growth and deployment of additional simulators as part of the strategic expansion of Ford Racing's global facilities.
• Drive the adoption of common tools, methods, nomenclature, input methods, and overall output formats across Ford Racing, partner race teams, and Ford Product Development (PD) to ensure seamless data exchange and alignment.
• Lead the integration of complex, multi-disciplinary models—including vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, power unit, vehicle controls, and external partner models—into a cohesive simulation environment.
• Direct the development and deployment of track-side tools. Foster the critical engineering bridges between HHDM and VAST.
• Own the strategic implementation and future growth of AI-based tools and analytical methods to accelerate vehicle development and simulator fidelity.
• Drive the integration of advanced tire models into the simulation environment to ensure industry-leading correlation and driver feedback.
• Drive shared learnings and technical synergy across all simulator users, including NASCAR, Sportscar, Hypercar, and Off-Road programs.
• Facilitate seamless technology transfer between external racing partners and internal Ford production vehicle teams to elevate both track performance and road car dynamics.
• Interface directly with Ford Land and external partners to lead the physical growth, design, and optimization of the Ford Racing Concord facilities.
• Partner with cross-functional users to forecast future facility requirements and align on the necessary tools to manage the physical assets within the building.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of professional engineering experience in motorsports, automotive, or aerospace.
• Experience managing and operating Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulators.
• Experience integrating multidisciplinary vehicle subsystem models into simulation environments.
• Experience using industry-standard racing tools, telemetry systems, and vehicle dynamics software.
• Experience implementing AI-based engineering solutions or developing advanced analytical tools.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field. (Even better)
• Active personal or professional involvement in competitive motorsports (e.g., professional racing series, club racing, or off-road competition). (Even better)
• An established, high-level network within the global motorsports, vehicle development, or advanced simulation industries. (Even better)
• Experience managing multi-million dollar operational, testing, and program budgets. (Even better)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel, including weekend travel to support key race events and track tests. (Even better)
• A deep-seated passion for racing, motorsports, and high-performance vehicle development. (Even better)

Benefits

• 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.