Arrow McLaren is the McLaren Racing IndyCar team located on the West side of Indianapolis. By joining our team, you’ll be part of an exhilarating racing program that aims to set the standard for high performance in sport. Our values define what matters most to us:
Innovative – Respectful – Inclusive – Energetic – Brave
Every day, we want members of this team to come to work with a simple goal in mind: Build better race cars and develop better ways to go racing. Focus on the process, enjoy the process of continual improvement and the results will take care of themselves.
Purpose of the Role:
The Senior Design Engineer, Damper/Hydraulics role is responsible for the design and manufacturing of dampers, inerters, and suspension components. You will work with the Head of, Design and R&D and Director, Vehicle Dynamics to take suspension performance targets from the concept stage to mechanical design, prototype evaluation, and production.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Design work focused on dampers, inerters, hydraulics, and suspension devices
- Validation of component operational characteristics and targets
- Collaboration with Director, Vehicle Dynamics on performance deliverables
- Strength and fatigue analysis, including FEA and physical testing
- Limited travel to some races and test events
Required Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years experience in a motorsports or related field
- CAD Design experience, Solidworks preferred
- Drawing/Drafting and GD&T experience
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Experience:
- Proven design proficiency with dampers, inerters, and suspension components
- Background with hydraulic analysis
Total Rewards:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
- 401(k) Retirement match
- Voluntary life, short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Annual bonus plan
- Competitive time off plan
- Company discounts, including kit apparel
Arrow McLaren makes equal employment opportunities available to all without regard to race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected category.
