MGU Assembly Specialist

GM Performance Power Units•Concord, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

GM Performance Power Units is seeking an MGU (E-Motor) Assembly Specialist to assemble high-performance prototypes and racing components in its Concord, North Carolina facility. The role requires precision, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to quality and safety in a dynamic, performance-driven environment. The specialist will contribute to the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit, working in a startup racing environment backed by GM’s engineering legacy. The position involves assembling MGU components to exact specifications, following technical drawings and build procedures, inspecting and measuring critical parts, documenting issues and build data, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. The specialist must be adaptable to changing priorities and comfortable working in a manufacturing and test environment. The role requires the ability to lift and move materials and components typically up to 25 pounds, with assistance or equipment used for heavier items. It also involves standing, walking, bending, and reaching during a standard shift while wearing required PPE. Work may involve moderate noise and variable temperatures. The employer describes a competitive benefits package that includes a bonus scheme, private healthcare, a 401(k) plan with company match, employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage, 32 days of annual leave including holidays, financial advisor access, Employee Assistance Programs, subsidized on-site dining, an on-site gym, a discounted GM vehicle purchase/lease program, and free on-site EV charging for personal GM vehicles.

Requirements

Hands-on capability assembling small parts.
Technical understanding of the mechanical, electrical, thermal, and flow phenomena involved in an MGU.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
Proficiency with Assembly IT Systems.
Methodical, disciplined, and quality-focused approach to assembly work.
Strong teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
Willingness to take ownership and accountability for build quality.
Adaptability and responsiveness to changing priorities and tight deadlines.
Ability to safely lift and move materials and components typically up to 25 pounds; heavier items are handled with assistance or appropriate equipment.
Comfort working on one's feet and performing standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout a standard shift while wearing required PPE.
Willingness to work in a manufacturing and test environment with moderate noise levels and variable temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Experience in motorsport, advanced automotive, aerospace, or high-performance engineering environments is highly desirable.
Background in E-Motor building.

Responsibilities

Assemble high-performance prototypes and racing MGU components to exact specifications using hand tools, torque wrenches, and automated solutions.
Follow technical drawings, build specifications, and assembly procedures accurately.
Conduct in-process and final quality checks.
Inspect and measure critical components using tools such as micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges.
Identify and document quality or assembly-related issues to help improve MGU performance and reliability.
Electronically record and track build data collected during assembly.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace while adhering to environmental and safety standards.
Adapt to changing work environments and competing demands while maintaining quality and safety standards.