Mitchell Collins
About Mitchell Collins
Mitchell Collins is an experienced Aerodynamics Engineer currently working at Hendrick Motorsports. He has a strong background in mechanical engineering and has contributed to championship-winning projects in the automotive racing industry.
Work at Hendrick Motorsports
Mitchell Collins currently serves as an Aerodynamics Engineer at Hendrick Motorsports, a role he has held since 2019. In this position, he applies his expertise in aerodynamics to enhance vehicle performance in the competitive field of NASCAR racing. Prior to this role, Collins gained valuable experience as an Engineering Intern at Hendrick Motorsports from 2018 to 2019, where he contributed to various engineering projects.
Education and Expertise
Mitchell Collins holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. He also attended Central Piedmont Community College, focusing on Mechanical Engineering from 2014 to 2015. Collins possesses strong skills in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and SolidWorks, specifically tailored to automotive racing projects. His expertise extends to Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement within aerodynamics engineering.
Background
Before his current role at Hendrick Motorsports, Mitchell Collins worked in various engineering and mechanical positions. He was a Mechanical Assembler at Boston Gear from 2012 to 2014 in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. He then joined Siemens, where he worked as a Junior Tech in Gas Turbine Rotor Machining and Assembly from 2014 to 2016, followed by a role in Gas Turbine Rotor Design in 2017.
Achievements in Automotive Racing
Mitchell Collins has contributed to championship-winning projects within the automotive racing industry. His work in aerodynamics engineering at Hendrick Motorsports has played a role in enhancing vehicle performance, which is critical in the competitive landscape of NASCAR.