Design Lead, Technical Performance and Racing

Job Description

Hybrid:This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac MI four (4) times per week at minimum.

The Role

The GM Motorsports Propulsion and Performance Team supports a wide range of racing series in which GM competes by providing propulsion system design development assembly and trackside support. These series include but are not limited to NASCAR LMDh GT3 Corvette Racing IndyCar and off-road addition to motorsports the team drives product development for Chevrolet Performance Parts projects encompassing high-performance aftermarket crate engines transmissions electrification initiatives GM Marine applications and Original Equipment (OE) sales.

As the Design Lead in Performance and Racing you will lead a team of designers and design engineers to develop innovative design solutions for complex systems and subsystems. Serve as the primary liaison between engineering and your design team ensuring adherence to organizational standards and timely delivery of program requirements. Collaborate with Program Managers and Engineers across Performance and Racing teams. Requires expertise in GM CAD tools data management systems Product Life-cycle Management GD&T application and design best practices. Strong problem-solving skills creativity and ability to work independently are essential.

What Youll Do

• Manage project timing and deliverables for assigned design work.

• Ensure adherence to design standards and best practices set by leadership.

• Provide regular updates on project status and timing to the Design Group Manager and program teams.

• Mentor team members on system requirements CAD tools and data management processes.

• Develop and refine component and assembly designs to meet program deadlines.

• Apply advanced modeling methods and virtual integration techniques.

• Drive design quality through reviews analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Incorporate manufacturability and design-for-assembly principles into all designs.

• Support CAE studies and apply NX analysis results to optimize solutions.

• Lead integration of components and subsystems into complete systems.

• Document specifications and maintain accurate math data for all designs.

• Share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and proactively resolve technical issues.

• Ensure high-quality on-time release of math models and design data.

What Youll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Design Engineering or related field

• 7 years of experience in automotive or mechanical design engineering

• Expert-level proficiency in NX CAD and GM Data Management systems

• High-level expert understanding of powertrain and engine components

• Proven design experience with powertrain components

• Extensive knowledge of designing for manufacturing processes including castings stampings plastic moldings

• Strong understanding of design standards best practices and global design guidelines

• Proven ability to lead complex design projects and mentor junior engineers

• Experience with manufacturability principles design-for-assembly and integration

• Familiarity with CAE analysis clearance studies and virtual integration methods

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams

• Ability to work under compressed timelines and deliver high-quality results

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Masters degree in Design Engineering or related field

• Experience in Motorsport and High-Performance Powertrain

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