Race Engine Design Engineer

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R-79252

Hendrick Motorsports

Location:

4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
** Hendrick Motorsports**, a leader in the auto racing industry is currently seeking an experienced race engine design engineer.
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* Summary:

** Create and deliver engineering solutions with precision in a timely manner to drive reliability and competitiveness. The successful candidate will be an analytical problem solver, while also possessing the necessarysoft skills that enable success in this field.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
* ** include the following:
*** Utilize NX for mechanical design. This includes 3D solid and surface modeling, assemblies, 2D manufacturing drawings, and generating detailed engine assembly BOM documentation.
* Perform structural analysis and optimization of components and assemblies using Ansys FEA.
* Support documentation through the creation of bills of materials and standard work procedures.
* Manage assigned projects through the development process related to design, testing, analysis, and production rollout of powertrain racing components and systems. This can include combustion, fuel, oil, cooling, control, and various other powertrain subsystems along with all associated components.
* Design composite components, including bonding, lay-up, tools, and molds related to the process.
* Design additive manufactured components (both polymers and metals) and operate internal 3D prototype printers.
* Utilize measurement equipment and laser scanner to reverse engineer components.
* Test rig design, including servo hydraulic and electromechanical components.
* Alter and update existing designs to retain intended functional or operational performance.
* Investigate and/or communicate with other engineers or race team personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
* Investigate component failures, diagnose faulty operation, document findings, and make recommendations.
* Organize and carry out component tests.
* Interpret and analyze results and data.
* Provide technical specifications for outsourcing parts and interface with suppliers.
* Other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.
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* Qualifications:

*** Accountability - accept responsibility and account for his/her own actions.
* Accuracy - perform work accurately and thoroughly.
* Analytical Skills - possess critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem.
* Collaboration - collaborate with other individuals and/or departments to achieve a common goal.
* Competitiveness - willingness to strive to be the best and to finish projects ahead of schedule.
* Coordination - adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
* Decision Making - ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
* Detail-Oriented - pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. § Innovative - ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
* Multi-Task - exercise the ability to work on several items simultaneously.
* Organized - possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
* Problem Solving - ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
* Project Management- ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
* Quality Work- responsible for producing quality, to-specification work.
* Reliability - the trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
* Research Skills - ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
* Self-Motivated - ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
* Systems Analysis - ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
* Technical Aptitude - ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
* Troubleshooting - determining the causes of operating errors and deciding the action to take.
* Working Under Pressure - ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
** Education/

Experience:

*** Must have five plus years of experience in the design, development, and maintenance of race engine systems and associated equipment.
* Must have a strong understanding of engine design procedures and methodologies.
* Should have excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
* Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
* Requires experience with race engine assembly process and procedures.
** Computer Skills**:
* Requires knowledge of Unigraphics NX CAD or related design software.
** Physical Demands:
*** Requires ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – safety glasses.…