Motorsports F1 CAD Design Group Leader

General Motors • Port Charlotte, FL

293d

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated and diverse Motorsports CAD F1 Leader to join our elite team at GM Motorsports, which supports NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and Formula 1. As a Motorsports CAD F1 Leader, you will collaborate with the Cadillac Formula 1 team, external vendors, and your team of designers. You should possess expertise in design best practices, manufacturing design, and material selection. Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) programs for validating parts designed by you or your team is essential. You will oversee all Formula 1-related design and manufacturing projects, manage design project workflows, program hours, and part releases. Additionally, you will be responsible for understanding and operating test rigs to validate parts when necessary.

Requirements

• 10+ years of automotive motorsports industry experience
• 12+ years CAD software experience (3DX, NX, SolidWorks, FEA tools Abaqus)
• 10+ years hands-on testing with data collection
• Strong understanding of composite and alloy material properties and manufacturing processes
• 5+ years managing various manufacturing projects from beginning to end
• 10+ years knowledge of aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics and machine design
• 7+ years of additive manufacturing experience
• Ability to handle and delegate multiple projects efficiently
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the various program team members
• Think analytically, be client-oriented and highly structured with excellent relationship and communicative skills to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Multi-task in a dynamic ever-changing environment and bring a strong work ethic and integrity
• Use 3DX, NX, GrabCAD, HyperMesh, ServoTest software and knowledge of composite and alloy materials
• Part design, manufacturing processing, and installation
• Interpret and make inferences from test data

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing