Car Chief– AO Racing Team

AO Racing • St. Charles, IL

7d

About The Position

AO Racing is looking to add a talented Car Chief to its multiple championship winning LMP2 Program. Leading a Team of Mechanics: Lead a team of mechanics on our Oreca 07 LMP2, ensuring work gets done and meets AO Racing’s standards and the car is ready for each event. Work closely with Team Manager, Race Engineer, and Crew Chief to identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate with the team of mechanics to put these in place. Delegate and monitor work for mechanics, ensuring everything is completed in the correct timeline. Lead by example and motivate your crew through a culture of safety, craftsmanship, responsibility, and dedication. Vehicle Preparation: Direct car preparation for each event, ensuring all development tasks and part tracking are complete. Refine practices across all build departments and maintain an up to date deep technical knowledge. Utilize HH Data Management for build, setup, and event information. Perform and lead team in accurate vehicle setup and set down. At Track Tasks: Responsible for ensuring that the mechanics and the car are ready to execute all phases of the event: Vehicle service and preparation. Setup changes, diagnostics, and repairs between sessions. Lead the crew during pit stop execution and go over the wall to service the car during Pit Stops. Accurate post-event teardown and event-related information will be meticulously recorded, leaving no detail behind. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain professional appearance of cars, equipment, and workspace. Interaction with AO’s growing fan base and sponsors. Involvement with the teams’ long-term planning and continued education and leadership training. Stay current on technical specifications, event procedures, and pit lane rules.

Requirements

• 10+ years in motorsports with focus on vehicle preparation, development, and event execution.
• 2+ years as a car/crew chief in professional racing.
• Expertise in disassembly, inspection, and reassembly to technical specifications; strong understanding of setups and safety systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in machining (lathes, mills, drill presses, band saws).
• Ability to work safely with hazardous materials; knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience in car setup and parts lifeing per manufacturer parameters.
• Valid US passport and international travel.

Nice To Haves

• Prototype race car experience and training is plus
• Oreca P2 experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanics on our Oreca 07 LMP2, ensuring work gets done and meets AO Racing’s standards and the car is ready for each event.
• Work closely with Team Manager, Race Engineer, and Crew Chief to identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate with the team of mechanics to put these in place.
• Delegate and monitor work for mechanics, ensuring everything is completed in the correct timeline.
• Lead by example and motivate your crew through a culture of safety, craftsmanship, responsibility, and dedication.
• Direct car preparation for each event, ensuring all development tasks and part tracking are complete.
• Refine practices across all build departments and maintain an up to date deep technical knowledge.
• Utilize HH Data Management for build, setup, and event information.
• Perform and lead team in accurate vehicle setup and set down.
• Responsible for ensuring that the mechanics and the car are ready to execute all phases of the event: Vehicle service and preparation, Setup changes, diagnostics, and repairs between sessions.
• Lead the crew during pit stop execution and go over the wall to service the car during Pit Stops.
• Accurate post-event teardown and event-related information will be meticulously recorded, leaving no detail behind.
• Maintain professional appearance of cars, equipment, and workspace.
• Interaction with AO’s growing fan base and sponsors.
• Involvement with the teams’ long-term planning and continued education and leadership training.
• Stay current on technical specifications, event procedures, and pit lane rules.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees and their eligible family members.
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• All travel expenses covered
• Modern, clean, and well-equipped shop
• Great team environment and work ethic
• Race team uniform and equipment
• Tuition Assistance Program
• AO Racing Merchandise discount program
• On-Site Gym
• Competitive Pay & Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed