Race Engineer

Hendrick Motorsports; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Motorsports in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a talented Race Engineer responsible for the design, development, and analysis of race car components to enhance performance. You'll manage projects, support trackside testing, and interpret crucial data to maximize vehicle function.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong accountability, analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. Join us in a dynamic environment that promotes innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Possess critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally.
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Manage various projects related to design and performance of race car components.
• Support trackside testing and racing.
• Collect and interpret data and provide recommendations.
• Utilize engineering principles to enhance vehicle design and performance.

Skills

Accountability

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Detail-oriented

Decision making

Organized

Coordination

Job description

Hendrick Motorsports, a leader in the auto racing industry, is currently seeking a Race Engineer.

Summary

This position is responsible for the integrity of the design, development, and improvement of race car components and systems to maximize vehicle function. The race engineers are responsible for interpreting and translating related data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing various projects related to design and performance of race car related components and systems.
• Responsible for supporting trackside testing and racing.
• Responsible for collecting and interpreting data and providing recommendations.
• Responsible for utilizing engineering principles to enhance vehicle design and performance.
• Assist in car set-up, testing, and analysis as needed.
• Alter and modify designs to obtain specified functional and operational performance.
• Responsible for simulation, statistical data, and fuel mileage.

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.
• Verbal communication – ability to communicate effectively with others verbally.
• Written communication – demonstrate an ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Coordination – adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Detail-oriented – will pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized – demonstrate being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Decision making – ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Adaptability – ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

Environment Demands

• Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, chemicals, etc.

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_KnowYourRig...