Vehicle Design & Deverlopment Engineer

Hendrick Motorsports

Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

Hendrick Motorsports is hiring a Design and Development Engineer in Vehicle Engineering to design, build and test the parts that make our race cars faster and more reliable. We hire at Level I, II or III based on your experience and expertise.

About the role:

You will take designs from concept through manufacture and on-track validation on systems such as suspension, steering, brake, cooling and chassis. You will work alongside race engineers, crew, composite fabricators, machinists and manufacturing teams, and your work ends up on the car.

We set your level (I, II or III) during the hiring process, based on your experience and expertise. At Level I you work on defined parts with guidance. At Levels II and III you own larger projects with more independence.

What you'll do:

• Create 3D models, assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings in Siemens NX, defining the manufacturing information (GD&T, materials, finishes).
• Design and develop vehicle components and systems, from initial concept through production and on-track use.
• Run engineering analysis, including structural and load-path evaluation and finite element analysis (FEA), with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) where applicable.
• Build, test and validate physical and virtual prototypes on the bench, rig, dyno and track, then iterate on the design.
• Investigate failures and wear, find the root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze test and on-track data (Pi, Motec, Matlab or similar) to confirm designs.
• Work with race engineers, composite fabricators, machinists and manufacturing partners so parts are built accurately, on time and in compliance with NASCAR rules.
• Maintain technical documentation, including bills of material (BOM), engineering change notices (ECN) and rules-compliance records.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, automotive or motorsports engineering, or a related field.
• Strong 3D CAD skills. Siemens NX experience is preferred; experience with SolidWorks, CATIA or Creo is also considered.
• Working knowledge of FEA and the engineering math behind it, including statics, dynamics and materials.
• Understanding of vehicle systems and how parts are made, whether through machining, fabrication or composites.
• Strong problem-solving across mechanical and electrical systems. Knowledge of automotive electrical systems is a plus.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and comfort in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Motorsports or high-performance automotive experience is a plus.

How we set your level:

• Design and Development Engineer 1 - Recent graduate to about 2 years. Works on defined parts and sub-systems with guidance, builds CAD and drawing skills, supports testing.
• Design and Development Engineer II - 3 to 5 years. Owns projects on a vehicle system from concept to track with limited oversight, analyzes data and leads failure investigations.
• Design and Development Engineer III - 5 or more years. Leads complex, multi-part projects, sets technical direction, and trains newer engineers.

Working at Hendrick Motorsports:

• Full-time, salaried position based on site at Hendrick Motorsports in Concord, North Carolina. This job cannot be performed remotely.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required. Schedules may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Work is mostly indoors in the shop and office, with exposure to noise, fumes and chemicals. You will wear eye and hearing protection, and may lift or carry up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• A valid driver's license is required.

We hire for integrity, winning, teamwork, enthusiasm, accountability and improvement.

Hendrick Motorsports is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.