Design Lead, Technical - Performance and Racing

GM•Pontiac, MI

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 racing. In 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Design Engineering or related field
Experience in Motorsport and High-Performance Powertrain

Responsibilities

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.