Motorsports Technical Operations Lead

Oshkosh•New Hudson, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, is a product development company serving the motorsports, defense, and mobility industries. The Motorsports Technical Operations Lead supports the Corvette Racing program and is based at Pratt Miller’s headquarters in New Hudson, Michigan, with travel to race events and tests. Reporting to the Team Manager, the role leads planning, coordination, and tracking of technical preparation for the two-car IMSA GTD Pro team. The position works closely with Car Chiefs, Race Engineers, and other Pratt Miller departments to coordinate race-car preparation, component planning, technical updates, and issue resolution. Car Chiefs retain responsibility for directing mechanics and overseeing vehicle preparation. The role coordinates preparation worklists, schedules, checklists, parts and component plans, technical updates, documentation, and issue tracking. It supports trackside readiness and event execution, including an assigned behind-the-wall pit support role at IMSA events, technical declarations, and post-event follow-up. The lead also promotes consistent processes and communication, supports continuous improvement, and facilitates technical information sharing with the Customer Service Program supporting customer Corvette GT3 teams. The position requires work in race shop, office, garage, pit lane, and trackside environments, including hands-on technical support and travel to domestic and international events as needed. The work is fast-paced and deadline-driven, with exposure to noise, varying weather, moving vehicles, mechanical equipment, and motorsports-related hazards. The advertised pay range is $92,600 to $154,400.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of professional motorsports experience, preferably in IMSA, WEC, or a comparable professional sportscar endurance racing program.
Demonstrated experience coordinating technical preparation, component management, or race-team operational activities.
Strong mechanical and technical understanding of professional race vehicles, including vehicle preparation, component maintenance, and reliability requirements.
Experience organizing complex technical activities, managing competing priorities, and tracking tasks through completion.
Valid driver's license for applicable business travel and operational responsibilities.
Strong attention to detail and accountability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to develop working knowledge of Pratt Miller software, VES, Jira, Confluence, and related technical planning tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams.
Team-oriented attitude and flexibility to support changing race-program requirements.
Ability to work in race shop, garage, pit lane, and trackside environments; perform prolonged standing and walking; and work around motorsports-related hazards.
Ability to perform hands-on technical support, equipment inspections, and assigned behind-the-wall pit duties while following safety procedures and series regulations.
Ability to use computers and electronic devices for extended periods.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in automotive technology, engineering, motorsports, or a related technical discipline.
Experience in IMSA, WEC, or a comparable professional sportscar endurance racing program.
Valid passport or ability to obtain one to support domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain race and test preparation worklists with the Team Manager, Race Engineers, and Car Chiefs.
Monitor preparation activities, outstanding tasks, follow-ups, schedules, and equipment readiness; identify dependencies, shortages, and schedule risks.
Translate post-event Things Gone Wrong (TGW) findings and corrective actions into assigned preparation tasks for subsequent events.
Participate in Car Chief and crew meetings to communicate preparation status, technical priorities, open issues, and event readiness.
Coordinate component rotation schedules, spare-parts requirements, season-long spares forecasting, and development component availability and implementation schedules.
Use the Vehicle Tracking System (VES) and mileage reports to identify component inspections, rebuilds, replacements, and service requirements.
Communicate procurement needs, shortages, and delivery priorities to purchasing, production, and parts support personnel.
Coordinate and track Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) updates, engineering changes, and technical modifications across both race cars.
Maintain documentation of technical updates, implementation status, outstanding work, and corrective actions.
Develop and improve race-team technical standard operating procedures, preparation checklists, reference materials, and supporting documentation.
Support identification, documentation, review, and resolution of vehicle, equipment, and operational TGWs from events, tests, and shop activities.
Track equipment and operational TGWs, coordinate corrective actions, and monitor technical issues through resolution using appropriate notes and Jira tracking systems.
Work with engineering, production, and the Customer Service Program to communicate vehicle issues, engineering updates, and lessons learned.
Travel with the IMSA race team to events and tests to support technical preparation, vehicle readiness, task coordination, and issue resolution.
Perform an assigned behind-the-wall pit support role at IMSA race events.
Coordinate IMSA technical declarations and support technical reservation planning through MERG with Race Engineers and Car Chiefs.
Maintain and review trackside technical checklists; support pit-stop video reviews, equipment readiness, post-event safety equipment inspections, and post-event reviews.
Communicate transportation, equipment, and event-support requirements to the Motorsports Operations Manager.
Maintain communication across the race team and supporting departments, identify process improvements, and track improvement initiatives through completion.
Facilitate technical information sharing between the factory race team and the Customer Service Program supporting customer Corvette GT3 teams.
Reduce administrative workload on Car Chiefs and Race Engineers through planning, standardized processes, and technical tracking tools.
Support vehicle development programs, testing activities, and other Pratt Miller initiatives as required.