Racing Powertrain Project Engineer

Roush Yates Engines; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Roush Yates Engines in Mooresville, NC, partnered with Ford, seeks a Powertrain Project Engineer to support engine development, integration and manufacturing programs for NASCAR, Sportscar racing and other motorsports applications.

You will collaborate with Ford on powertrain design, track milestones, costs and quality targets, create and modify 3D CAD models and drawings, and coordinate design, testing, simulation and supplier activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in engine design, development, or product engineering.
• Experience with PTC Creo, Windchill, and GD&T.
• Manufacturing experience and ability to manage designs from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Support program managers and powertrain engineering teams through design, prototyping, development, and production.
• Collaborate with Ford Motor Company on powertrain design and development.
• Track program milestones, schedules, costs, weight, and quality targets; present technical updates to leadership.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings.
• Coordinate design, testing, simulation, and manufacturing activities.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BoMs) for powertrain assemblies.
• Partner with suppliers on component development, prototype builds, tool validation, and production readiness (PPAP/DVP&R).
• Lead technical risk assessments, DFMEAs, and root-cause analysis.
• Manage engineering changes (ECRs/ECOs), evaluating cost, weight, inventory, and schedule impacts while coordinating cross-functional approvals.
• Support manufacturing documentation, production planning, scheduling, and quality data reviews.

Skills

3–5 years experience

Creo/Windchill

GD&T

Project management

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill

Job description

Roush Yates Engines in Mooresville, NC, partnered with Ford, seeks a Powertrain Project Engineer to support engine development, integration and manufacturing programs for NASCAR, Sportscar racing and other motorsports applications.

You will collaborate with Ford on powertrain design, track milestones, costs and quality targets, create and modify 3D CAD models and drawings, and coordinate design, testing, simulation and supplier activities.