Motorsports Technical Operations Lead

Oshkosh Corporation•Lyon Charter Township, MI

8d•$92,600 - $154,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Race Team Technical Operations Lead supports the Corvette Racing program. This full-time position is based at Pratt Miller’s headquarters in New Hudson, Michigan, and requires travel to race events and testing. Reporting to the Team Manager, the role leads planning, coordination, and tracking of technical preparation activities for the two-car IMSA GTD Pro team. Working with Car Chiefs, Race Engineers, and other Pratt Miller departments, the Lead coordinates race car preparation, component planning, technical updates, and issue resolution to ensure work is completed on schedule. Car Chiefs retain responsibility for directing mechanics and overseeing vehicle preparation. The role coordinates race and test worklists, schedules, equipment readiness, parts and component planning, technical updates, documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical issue tracking. It supports race-event and test preparation, performs an assigned behind-the-wall pit support role at IMSA events, and travels with the race team. The Lead also coordinates across motorsports and supporting departments, identifies process improvements, and helps share technical information with the Customer Service Program supporting customer Corvette GT3 teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of five years of experience in professional motorsports, 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 assigned tasks through completion.
Valid driver's license required 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 proprietary Pratt Miller software, VES, Jira, Confluence, and related technical planning tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams.
Team-oriented attitude and flexibility in supporting changing race program requirements.
Ability to work in race shop, garage, pit lane, and trackside environments, including prolonged standing and walking and exposure to 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 participate in team fitness activities and perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with exposure to noise, varying weather conditions, moving vehicles, and mechanical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in automotive technology, engineering, motorsports, or a related technical discipline preferred.
Maintain a valid passport or have the ability to obtain one to support domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

Lead development and maintenance of race and test preparation worklists with the Team Manager, Race Engineers, and Car Chiefs.
Monitor preparation activities, outstanding tasks, and follow-up actions to ensure timely completion.
Coordinate technical preparation schedules and equipment readiness checklists; identify dependencies, component shortages, and schedule risks.
Translate post-event Things Gone Wrong findings and corrective actions into assigned preparation tasks for future events.
Participate in Car Chief and crew meetings to communicate preparation status, priorities, outstanding issues, and event readiness.
Coordinate component rotation schedules, spare-parts requirements, and season-long spares forecasting.
Coordinate development component requirements, availability, and implementation schedules with Race Engineers and development personnel.
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.
Support component lifecycle management and inventory planning for race and test readiness.
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.
Lead development, maintenance, and improvement of race-team technical standard operating procedures with relevant personnel.
Develop and maintain technical preparation checklists, reference materials, and documentation for race and test operations.
Promote consistent documentation and communication of technical information across the race team.
Support identification, documentation, and review of vehicle, equipment, and operational Things Gone Wrong from events, testing, and shop activities.
Track equipment and operational issues, coordinating corrective actions with the Team Manager and Motorsports Operations Manager.
Collaborate with the Team Manager, Lead Engineer, and Car Chiefs to document technical issues in appropriate notes and Jira tracking systems.
Monitor technical issues, communicate progress, and coordinate follow-up through resolution.
Work with engineering, production, and the Customer Service Program to communicate vehicle issues, engineering updates, and lessons learned.
Support technical problem-solving, corrective action implementation, and validation of improvements.
Travel with the IMSA race team to events and tests, supporting technical preparation, vehicle readiness, task coordination, and issue resolution.
Perform an assigned behind-the-wall pit support role at all 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 and document technical issues identified during events.
Assist with pit-stop video reviews and other technical execution improvement initiatives as directed by the Team Manager.
Coordinate technical equipment readiness and post-event safety equipment inspections with designated personnel.
Communicate transportation, equipment, and event-support requirements to the Motorsports Operations Manager.
Support post-event reviews and incorporate identified corrective actions into future preparation activities.
Maintain effective communication with the Team Manager, Car Chiefs, Race Engineers, Motorsports Operations Manager, and supporting Pratt Miller departments.
Identify and help implement improvements to technical preparation, documentation, component management, and operational efficiency.
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.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout motorsports operations.
Support vehicle development programs, testing activities, and other Pratt Miller initiatives as required.