Ford Racing Simulation, Tools and Methods Manager
Core
Lead the future of simulation and analytical capabilities for Ford Racing, bridging elite racing partners and internal production vehicle teams.
Role type
Senior engineering leader (Tools and Simulation Manager)
Builds
Next-generation analytical, AI, and tire modeling tools; global simulator facilities
Domain
Automotive racing simulation and vehicle dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Team leadership and mentorship, simulator operations management, budget ownership, strategic planning, cross-functional model integration, standardization of tools and methods, AI tool implementation
Preferred skills
Experience with vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, and power unit modeling
Technologies
AI-based tools, tire modeling tools, vehicle dynamics models, aerodynamic models, power unit models
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performance simulation team; oversee simulator operations and annual budgets; drive the strategic expansion of global simulator facilities; standardize tools and methods across racing partners and product development; integrate multi-disciplinary models into a cohesive simulation environment; implement AI-based tools to accelerate vehicle development
