Motorsports Performance and Racing Engine Build Technician

General Motors • Grand Blanc, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Grand Blanc, MI five times per week. We are seeking a skilled Engine Build Technician to join our Motorsports Propulsion and Performance Team, responsible for assembling high-performance and prototype engines across a diverse portfolio. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with a passion for racing, precision craftsmanship, and the drive to deliver engines that perform at the highest levels of competition.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in applied science in an Automotive field or equivalent related experience
• 3 or more years of experience with automotive engine building operations, assembly, and inspection in prototype and/or production environments
• Strong mechanical abilities, proficiency with typical measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, torque wrenches, etc. found in engine build and machine shops
• Strong background in high performance engine development, validation and testing
• Able to read and work from blueprints
• Perform physical duties involving standing, sitting, and lifting to 50 pounds, using upper body, arms, and hands to pull on wrenches used in the assembly process

Nice To Haves

• 3 or more years of experience with high performance and race engine building operations, assembly, and inspection in prototype and/or production environments

Responsibilities

• Assemble high performance racing engines to exacting specifications and instructions
• Record and track build data that is collected and analyzed
• Maintain good housekeeping, follow workplace organization process, and adhere to environmental requirements for the area.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail with ability to follow work instructions.
• Use your strong knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and standard practices of Engine Assembly.
• Display a solid appreciation of the importance of completing tasks on time and with accuracy.
• Exhibit outstanding interpersonal and relationship leadership skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed
• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
• Adapt to a changing work environment and competing demands
• Able to work alternative shift schedules, including weekends

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree