Oshkosh Corporation
Motorsports - Tire Engineering Team Lead
Oshkosh Corporation, Huntersville, North Carolina, United States, 28078
About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company
Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.
Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.
The Tire Engineering Team Lead will oversee and direct the work and resources of the Motorsports Tire Engineering Team, function as the technical team leader, and participate in the tire engineering work as required. With input from team leadership and customer program representatives, the Tire Engineering Group Lead will set the vision and roadmap for the tire team projects and ensure the timely execution of the projects within the team. The tire team projects can include, but are not limited to:
Application and development of basic and advanced tire models that capture and quantify real world operating behaviors.
Development and fitting of tire models from lab and track data.
Scaling and validation of tire models and fits to achieve real world correlation.
Reporting on tire properties and settings to enhance vehicle performance at race events.
On-going development of the Pratt Miller Tire Plotter tool.
Customer support of the tire models, fits, and tools to ensure proper use and accurate representation of the tire characteristics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Team leadership and organization
Project roadmap development and project planning
Technical leadership and contribution to projects such as:
Parameterizing tire models with data available from lab tests and track tests
Analyzing flat-track tire data, outputs from tire models, and data from track and DiL (Driver-in-the-Loop) tests to evaluate correlation and prepare analysis reports
Attending lab, track, and DiL tire tests to collect and analyze data and perform on-site analysis
Working with Pratt Miller and customers to tune tire models for improved correlation in desktop simulations and DiL simulations
Development of tire data analysis methods to support more confident vehicle tuning
On-going development of the Pratt Miller Tire Plotter tool
Tire model development and improvements
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be. assigned as required:
Attendance at Pratt & Miller meetings
Education / training
Provide feedback on product needs and processes
Support Pratt Miller initiatives, marketing events, and general development as necessary
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Desired Education
BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
At least 7 years professional or academic experience in automotive engineering and simulation (motorsports preferred)
Preferred background in vehicle dynamics
Desired Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Project organization, planning, and leadership
Experience in tire data fitting from lab testing data
Experience in the analysis of tire data as it applies to tire selection and optimizing car performance
Experience with industry standard tire models
Experience in the development of advanced tire models
Experience in tire model integration with vehicle dynamics models (Dymola modeling preferred)
Solid vehicle/tire dynamics background
Proficiency with numerical analysis methods
Proficiency with utilizing Excel and MATLAB and/or Python
Experience in the development or application of software toolsets or utilities
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and move projects forward with little direction
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills for communicating with other Pratt & Miller Engineering team members and clients
Attention to detail
Drive for quality
Strong work ethic
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Stress may occur periodically
Long hours may be required at times
Limited amounts of travel may be required
Work environment can vary between group and individual assignments and tasks
Pay Range:
$101,100.00 - $166,700.00
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.
Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.
The Tire Engineering Team Lead will oversee and direct the work and resources of the Motorsports Tire Engineering Team, function as the technical team leader, and participate in the tire engineering work as required. With input from team leadership and customer program representatives, the Tire Engineering Group Lead will set the vision and roadmap for the tire team projects and ensure the timely execution of the projects within the team. The tire team projects can include, but are not limited to:
Application and development of basic and advanced tire models that capture and quantify real world operating behaviors.
Development and fitting of tire models from lab and track data.
Scaling and validation of tire models and fits to achieve real world correlation.
Reporting on tire properties and settings to enhance vehicle performance at race events.
On-going development of the Pratt Miller Tire Plotter tool.
Customer support of the tire models, fits, and tools to ensure proper use and accurate representation of the tire characteristics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Team leadership and organization
Project roadmap development and project planning
Technical leadership and contribution to projects such as:
Parameterizing tire models with data available from lab tests and track tests
Analyzing flat-track tire data, outputs from tire models, and data from track and DiL (Driver-in-the-Loop) tests to evaluate correlation and prepare analysis reports
Attending lab, track, and DiL tire tests to collect and analyze data and perform on-site analysis
Working with Pratt Miller and customers to tune tire models for improved correlation in desktop simulations and DiL simulations
Development of tire data analysis methods to support more confident vehicle tuning
On-going development of the Pratt Miller Tire Plotter tool
Tire model development and improvements
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be. assigned as required:
Attendance at Pratt & Miller meetings
Education / training
Provide feedback on product needs and processes
Support Pratt Miller initiatives, marketing events, and general development as necessary
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Desired Education
BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
At least 7 years professional or academic experience in automotive engineering and simulation (motorsports preferred)
Preferred background in vehicle dynamics
Desired Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Project organization, planning, and leadership
Experience in tire data fitting from lab testing data
Experience in the analysis of tire data as it applies to tire selection and optimizing car performance
Experience with industry standard tire models
Experience in the development of advanced tire models
Experience in tire model integration with vehicle dynamics models (Dymola modeling preferred)
Solid vehicle/tire dynamics background
Proficiency with numerical analysis methods
Proficiency with utilizing Excel and MATLAB and/or Python
Experience in the development or application of software toolsets or utilities
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and move projects forward with little direction
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills for communicating with other Pratt & Miller Engineering team members and clients
Attention to detail
Drive for quality
Strong work ethic
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Stress may occur periodically
Long hours may be required at times
Limited amounts of travel may be required
Work environment can vary between group and individual assignments and tasks
Pay Range:
$101,100.00 - $166,700.00
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.