WORK EXPERIENCE
LEAD RACE ENGINEER
McAnally-Hilgemann Racing (MHR)
Statesville, NC
Jan 2024 - Present
Engineer for the #19 Chevy driven by Christian Eckes in the
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Winner of the 2024 Regular Season Championship.
- Construct vehicle simulation models for race events using General Motors proprietary tools.
- Maintain simulation baseline models, analyze results, and correlate sim data with track data.
- Create test plans and support Driver-in-the-Loop simulator sessions.
- Assist Crew Chief with race strategy, pre-event preparation, and post-event analysis.
- Prepare vehicle build sheets and assist with vehicle preparation using the setup plate and push-up rig.
- Prepare and maintain vehicle setup sheets and run logs throughout events.
- Analyze tire data, calculate fuel mileage, and otherwise support on-track activity during races.
- Manage team suspension, shock, spring and electronic inventory.
- Interface with the General Motors support engineer.
RACE ENGINEER
AM Racing
Statesville, NC
May 2022 - Dec 2023
Engineer for the #22 truck in the NASCAR Craftsman Series and the #32 car in the ARCA Menards Series.
- Traveled weekly with the team to nationwide race events.
- Acquired and analyzed data using Excel, MoTeC, Roehrig and other proprietary software packages.
- Worked directly with the Crew Chief and Car Chief on the setup plate and pull-down rig.
- Built tire sets for each race using Goodyear-supplied data.
- Completed parts and chassis measurements using Faro Arm and PowerInspect software.
- Maintained parts inventory and mileage databases.
- Designed chassis and body components using AutoDesk Inventor and SolidWorks.
- Fabricate and modify parts using 3D printer and/or machine shop equipment.
- Coordinated with Goodyear to supply wheels and tires for race weekend.
- Provide design and other auxiliary support to AM Racing’s Xfinity team as needed.
CARPENTER / CONSTRUCTION WORKER
Hughes Framing & Trimming, Robbins, NC
Turn Key Foundations, Canonsburg, PA
Baron Tile & Stone, West End, NC
June 2016 - Aug 2021
- Broad range of experience in residential construction involving framing, roofing, drywall, flooring, tiling, plumbing, finish carpentry, and concrete foundations.