Toyota Racing Development (TRD) inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans, Toyota team members and customers and the driving public. We are dedicated to advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. We partner with the finest race teams and drivers who share our passion and our actions foster an atmosphere of excellence. In our pursuit of becoming the most respected and premier motorsports engineering organization in the world, we are looking for highly motivated applicants for our available positions.
TRD is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, Engine Development.
The Senior Manager, Engine Development is responsible for managing the Engine Development group in areas of engine performance and durability development of Toyota racing engines in a constantly changing environment. This person will work in close consultation with the Engine Design group to ensure visions are aligned, work cross-functionally on annual engine testing planning and rotation strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage performance & development build and test planning, including valvetrain test rig in a high stress, fast-paced environment.
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Leverage cross-function relationships and determine when new engine specs are introduced into races to schedule parts with the Design, Dyno, and Procurement Planning departments.
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Oversee the engineering team focusing on all areas of engine development (software, fuel circuit, exhaust, oil development, torsion, vibration, etc.
Qualifications:
A successful candidate will have:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or other related field.
- Strong race engine and vehicle development experience (including basic engine layout design, valvetrain design, reciprocating/rotating component design, casing/casting design, ancillary and car installation design)
- Strong organizational skills which includes managing projects related to TRD and team activities, and skilled technical staff performing detailed tasks in a demanding engineering environment.
- Strong race engine development experience (including typical strategies for measuring and improving thermal efficiency, combustion efficiency, mechanical efficiency and volumetric efficiency)
- Direct experience with typical race engine component manufacturing process, troubleshooting race engine issues and failures.
- Direct experience with race engine installation design/development and evaluating used race engine components.
- Direct experience with budget preparation and expense control methods.
- Manage and motivate associates to thinking creatively and take on risk to be able to learn from mistakes, in an environment where success is achieved by constantly trying new ideas. Mentor engineers and guide in thinking through new ideas.
A preferred candidate may have:• At least 10 years of engine development in high level automotive racing.• A strong understanding of race engine performance development.o Thermodynamicso Gas exchangeo Combustion Analysiso Mappingo Mechanical performance and durability• At least 5 years of engine management software function and tuning experience.• Previous experience in supervision of race engine development engineers• Engine development planning/organizationo Development engine specificationo Development engine build planningo Development engine dyno testing scheduling• Proficient experience with Excel, Word• Working knowledge of Power Point• Strong knowledge of an engine management software (McLaren)• Strong experience with AVL Concerto
Special Skills
• Strong understanding and function of combustion analysis software• Strong experience with AVL’s combustion analysis software• Strong experience with pulsation pressure measurement techniques• Strong experience with race engine mechanical durability testing• Strong understanding of engine mapping and mapping strategies• Leadership of highly talented and creative technical team members
Standard Benefits:
Comprehensive health care & wellness plans
Paid holidays and paid time off
Vehicle Purchase and Lease programs
Tuition assistance
Retirement Plans: 401k and Toyota Retirement Contribution
TRD is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ancestry, religion, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law. TRD hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence status does not include individuals in non-immigrant status (H, B, L, or TN visas) or those with temporary work authorization, such as students in practical training status (F and J visas).
TRD provides reasonable accommodations consistent with its legal obligations. Any applicant who, because of a disability or religion, needs reasonable accommodation or other assistance at any point in the application process, or thereafter if hired, should contact the Human Resources Department by sending an email to TalentLink_Admin@toyota.com.
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To applicants with a potential relocation:
This position is NOT eligible for TRD relocation benefits.
Due to the nationwide downturn in the housing market, relocation may have a significant financial impact on you, especially if you purchased your home in the last several years. Therefore, if you are an applicant considering a self-initiated move, you are strongly advised to consider your personal financial status in relation to the cost of relocation that you will be responsible for. If you own a home, you are strongly encouraged to consider the current value and its effect on a home purchase in the new location.
To assist you in thinking through the various issues related to a self-initiated and self-financed move, your recruiter will direct final candidates who own a home to our relocation vendor. Although TRD will not assist with the actual relocation, our intent is to make sure final candidates have explored the potential impact of this decision prior to acceptance of an offer.