Ford Racing Simulation, Tools And Methods Manager

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself-"Sweepstakes"-and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground-that's where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win, engineer to lead.

If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position...

We are seeking a visionary, forward-looking engineering leader to serve as our Tools and Simulation Manager (LL5). Based at our Ford Racing Concord facility, you will lead the charge in defining the future of our simulation and analytical capabilities.

In this role, you will directly manage a high-performing team of LL6 Supervisors, oversee simulator operations and budgets, and own the integration of next-generation analytical, AI, and tire modeling tools. As a key strategic leader, you will bridge the gap between elite racing partners (NASCAR, Sportscar, Hypercar, Off-Road) and internal production vehicle teams, while spearheading the physical and technological expansion of Ford Racing's global simulator facilities.

This role is hybrid and requires at least 4 days onsite in Concord, NC.

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

What you'll do...

People & Operational Leadership

• Direct Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous technical growth.

• Team Growth & Integration: Lead the strategic growth, development, and integration of the simulation team, building a unified, world-class engineering unit dedicated to the overall success of Ford Racing.

• Simulator Operations & Budgeting: Own the operational roadmap and annual budgets for the Ford Racing DiL simulators, ensuring maximum uptime, efficient resource allocation, and peak technical performance.

• Global Expansion: Act as the visionary lead for the growth and deployment of additional simulators as part of the strategic expansion of Ford Racing's global facilities.

Tool, Method & Model Integration

• Standardization & Commonization: Drive the adoption of common tools, methods, nomenclature, input methods, and overall output formats across Ford Racing, partner race teams, and Ford Product Development (PD) to ensure seamless data exchange and alignment.

• Cross-Functional Model Integration: Lead the integration of complex, multi-disciplinary models-including vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, power unit, vehicle controls, and external partner models-into a cohesive simulation environment.

• Advanced Tool Ownership: Direct the development and deployment of track-side tools. Foster the critical engineering bridges between HHDM and VAST.

• AI & Future Tech: Own the strategic implementation and future growth of AI-based tools and analytical methods to accelerate vehicle development and simulator fidelity.

• Tire Model Integration: Drive the integration of advanced tire models into the simulation environment to ensure industry-leading correlation and driver feedback.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Tech Transfer

• Cross-Series Learnings: Drive shared learnings and technical synergy across all simulator users, including NASCAR, Sportscar, Hypercar, and Off-Road programs.

• Race-to-Road / Road-to-Race: Facilitate seamless technology transfer between external racing partners and internal Ford production vehicle teams to elevate both track performance and road car dynamics.

Facility & Asset Management

• Facility Growth: Interface directly with Ford Land and external partners to lead the physical growth, design, and optimization of the Ford Racing Concord facilities.

• Asset Alignment: Partner with cross-functional users to forecast future facility requirements and align on the necessary tools to manage the physical assets within the building.

What you'll do...

People & Operational Leadership

• Direct Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous technical growth.

• Team Growth & Integration: Lead the strategic growth, development, and integration of the simulation team, building a unified, world-class engineering unit dedicated to the overall success of Ford Racing.

• Simulator Operations & Budgeting: Own the operational roadmap and annual budgets for the Ford Racing DiL simulators, ensuring maximum uptime, efficient resource allocation, and peak technical performance.

• Global Expansion: Act as the visionary lead for the growth and deployment of additional simulators as part of the strategic expansion of Ford Racing's global facilities.

Tool, Method & Model Integration

• Standardization & Commonization: Drive the adoption of common tools, methods, nomenclature, input methods, and overall output formats across Ford Racing, partner race teams, and Ford Product Development (PD) to ensure seamless data exchange and alignment.

• Cross-Functional Model Integration: Lead the integration of complex, multi-disciplinary models-including vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, power unit, vehicle controls, and external partner models-into a cohesive simulation environment.

• Advanced Tool Ownership: Direct the development and deployment of track-side tools. Foster the critical engineering bridges between HHDM and VAST.

• AI & Future Tech: Own the strategic implementation and future growth of AI-based tools and analytical methods to accelerate vehicle development and simulator fidelity.

• Tire Model Integration: Drive the integration of advanced tire models into the simulation environment to ensure industry-leading correlation and driver feedback.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Tech Transfer

• Cross-Series Learnings: Drive shared learnings and technical synergy across all simulator users, including NASCAR, Sportscar, Hypercar, and Off-Road programs.

• Race-to-Road / Road-to-Race: Facilitate seamless technology transfer between external racing partners and internal Ford production vehicle teams to elevate both track performance and road car dynamics.

Facility & Asset Management

• Facility Growth: Interface directly with Ford Land and external partners to lead the physical growth, design, and optimization of the Ford Racing Concord facilities.

• Asset Alignment: Partner with cross-functional users to forecast future facility requirements and align on the necessary tools to manage the physical assets within the building.