Hendrick Motorsports · 6 days ago
Senior Design and Development Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Design Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering team. In this role, you will assist with the development and implementation of innovative design solutions, working closely with mechanical design engineers, project managers, and manufacturing personnel to create advanced products and systems.
MotorsportsSports
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Participate in the development of new projects from conceptual ideas to implementation
Generate 3D models, Assemblies, and 2D drawings, including defining and documenting manufacturing information
Conduct rigorous testing to validate and identify weaknesses with prototypes and make necessary improvements
Possess thorough knowledge of lightweight structures and load path analysis
Closely collaborate with internal and external departments to ensure accurate and timely manufacturing can occur
Communicate with engineers or defense personnel in order to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical feedback
Consult with business development personnel and customers in the field for training and problem solving
Confer with government organizations on testing and documentational requirements
Ensure solutions meet functional safety and reliability requirements
Develop full knowledge of our in-house product lines
Be a role model for the mindsets and behaviors necessary to create an environment of trust, participation, and accountability
Mentor and advise the Junior Engineers in the department
Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced, highly variable business
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in motorsports, military, or the automotive industry is required
NX CAD or related design software experience needed
Requires Ansys or related FEA software experience, as well as Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Possess thorough knowledge of lightweight structures and load path analysis
Conduct rigorous testing to validate and identify weaknesses with prototypes and make necessary improvements
Participate in the development of new projects from conceptual ideas to implementation
Generate 3D models, Assemblies, and 2D drawings, including defining and documenting manufacturing information
Closely collaborate with internal and external departments to ensure accurate and timely manufacturing can occur
Communicate with engineers or defense personnel in order to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical feedback
Consult with business development personnel and customers in the field for training and problem solving
Confer with government organizations on testing and documentational requirements
Ensure solutions meet functional safety and reliability requirements
Develop full knowledge of our in-house product lines
Be a role model for the mindsets and behaviors necessary to create an environment of trust, participation, and accountability
Mentor and advise the Junior Engineers in the department
Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced, highly variable business
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
Deductive reasoning – ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Safety awareness – ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
Problem solving – ability to find a solution for, or to deal proactively with, work-related problems
Technical aptitude – ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
This role subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements and as such, U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or U.S. Person Status Required
Preferred
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 would be helpful
Company
Hendrick Motorsports
Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Racing Team
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jake Backer
Sr. Director of Partnerships
Madelyn Mirek
Marketing Partnerships
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