Vtcar
Senior Motorsports Engineer
Vtcar, Milton, Vermont, us, 05468
At Vermont SportsCar, we are committed to victory. We win by treating our people well, respecting them, and taking care of them. Working at VSC is more than just a job - it is being part of a team, working together to give back and share our successes and our passion for the sport with our teammates, our industry, and the community around us. We are seeking an experienced Senior Motorsports Engineer to join our winning team and become part of our motorsports family.The Senior Motorsports Engineer is responsible for engineering related technical planning, preparations, and execution during testing, demo/exhibition, and race events. The Senior Motorsports Engineer manages our team of engineers as necessary through direction provided by the Technical Director, plans and executes technical strategy during test days and race events targeting increased performance and reliability. The Senior Motorsports Engineer reports directly to the Technical Director.Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for Engineers/Engineering Teams as assignedResponsible for Project Management as assignedStrong ability to lead a technical team on a given projectDuties/Responsibilities:
Preparation of the car in the workshop including re-prep; car setup; communicating with other departments such as composites, fabrication, paint, tires.Coordinate with the Production Manager to manage requests and workload. Follow up actions from previous outings.Strong ability to diagnose any issues on a professional level race car (electronic, mechanical, powertrain)Oversee shakedown and commissioning prior to event. Decide and execute changes as necessary to technical teams.Ability to improve chassis setup based on driver’s comments and data analysis.Manage the race day organization with the race engineer and lead technicians.Interact with scrutineers, race officials, and other teams in a professional manner.Record outing data. Prepare event summary technical report.Create engineering reports for Senior Management as required.Train the Race Engineer and Technicians on proper techniques as needed.Monitor car, truck, and workshop parts inventory and request restocking as required within budget constraints.Advise when updates or testing is required. Prepare a test plan, record session data, and prepare summary reports.Comply with health, safety (including OSHA), and environmental procedures, and ensure the cleanliness of the work area.Other duties as needed to support VSC's various racing programs.Education and Experience:
BS or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar is preferredAt least 5 years of high level motorsport experience with a professional race teamElectric vehicle experience is a plusRequired Skills/Abilities:
Strong mechanical aptitudeProven ability to multi-task and work comfortably in a fast-paced, often-changing environment including excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibilityProven ability to be a team player with high integrity is a mustExcellent time management skillsStrong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) or related softwareProven ability to safely set up and/or operate hand and machine tools in challenging environmentsReliability and punctuality are strongly desired for the success of this rolePhysical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this position, individuals may frequently be required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly required to talk and hearThe individual must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 poundsSpecific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus as required.Benefits:
Health insurance with company-funded HSADental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programPaid time offRetirement plan with employer contributionsFree branded apparelCoffee, Tea, healthy snacks and other treats to keep you fueled throughout the dayOur modern facility is in the beautiful northern part of the state, just outside of Burlington, Vermont. Continuously voted one of the best places to live in the country, Burlington and Vermont are home to hard-working, hard-playing people who appreciate the outdoors and all the state has to offer.Full-time position, VT based. US citizen/green card holder.Working at Vermont SportsCar is a rewarding experience, and we hope you consider joining our team. Apply today - we look forward to hearing from you!
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Responsible for Engineers/Engineering Teams as assignedResponsible for Project Management as assignedStrong ability to lead a technical team on a given projectDuties/Responsibilities:
Preparation of the car in the workshop including re-prep; car setup; communicating with other departments such as composites, fabrication, paint, tires.Coordinate with the Production Manager to manage requests and workload. Follow up actions from previous outings.Strong ability to diagnose any issues on a professional level race car (electronic, mechanical, powertrain)Oversee shakedown and commissioning prior to event. Decide and execute changes as necessary to technical teams.Ability to improve chassis setup based on driver’s comments and data analysis.Manage the race day organization with the race engineer and lead technicians.Interact with scrutineers, race officials, and other teams in a professional manner.Record outing data. Prepare event summary technical report.Create engineering reports for Senior Management as required.Train the Race Engineer and Technicians on proper techniques as needed.Monitor car, truck, and workshop parts inventory and request restocking as required within budget constraints.Advise when updates or testing is required. Prepare a test plan, record session data, and prepare summary reports.Comply with health, safety (including OSHA), and environmental procedures, and ensure the cleanliness of the work area.Other duties as needed to support VSC's various racing programs.Education and Experience:
BS or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar is preferredAt least 5 years of high level motorsport experience with a professional race teamElectric vehicle experience is a plusRequired Skills/Abilities:
Strong mechanical aptitudeProven ability to multi-task and work comfortably in a fast-paced, often-changing environment including excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibilityProven ability to be a team player with high integrity is a mustExcellent time management skillsStrong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) or related softwareProven ability to safely set up and/or operate hand and machine tools in challenging environmentsReliability and punctuality are strongly desired for the success of this rolePhysical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this position, individuals may frequently be required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly required to talk and hearThe individual must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 poundsSpecific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus as required.Benefits:
Health insurance with company-funded HSADental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programPaid time offRetirement plan with employer contributionsFree branded apparelCoffee, Tea, healthy snacks and other treats to keep you fueled throughout the dayOur modern facility is in the beautiful northern part of the state, just outside of Burlington, Vermont. Continuously voted one of the best places to live in the country, Burlington and Vermont are home to hard-working, hard-playing people who appreciate the outdoors and all the state has to offer.Full-time position, VT based. US citizen/green card holder.Working at Vermont SportsCar is a rewarding experience, and we hope you consider joining our team. Apply today - we look forward to hearing from you!
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