Powertrain Design Engineer

Ilmor • Plymouth, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Powertrain Design Engineer, you will use sound engineering principles and a first-principles approach to design, analyze, and improve high-performance mechanical systems. Your work will play a key role in developing new products and enhancing existing components to ensure top performance, reliability, and competitiveness both on and off the track. By combining advanced engineering theory with practical experience, you’ll collaborate across teams to solve complex engine challenges and help drive the future of motorsport technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• A passion for motorsports and high performance engines
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in an Internal Combustion Engine focused engineering capacity
• Proficient in Solidworks
• Demonstrated innovative thought process
• Honest individual with determination and motivation to meet tight deadlines
• High Mechanical aptitude/capability
• Proficient in GD&T
• Excellent communication skills with a team player mentality

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a member or leader of a collegiate FSAE or Baja engine/powertrain subteam
• A ‘maker’ mentality – interested in fabrication, innovative designs, and intuition for high performance
• Knowledgeable about the culture and commitment of racing and motorsports

Responsibilities

• Generate extremely well engineered, creative, cost-effective and manufacturable solutions
• Execution of new product or product update activities from start to finish
• Optimize components for various attributes, including performance, mass, packaging, quality, benchmarking, geometry creation and functional analysis
• Design unique engine components using CAD software
• Ensure Part Drawings comply with GD&T standards
• Proven engineering abilities in the area of internal combustion engine development including hardware, calibration and testing
• Excellent understanding of common manufacturing methods and application
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective resource planning and seamless coordination of work activities.

Benefits

• Medical (BCBS) with optional HSA, Dental and Vision
• 3% Safe Harbor 401K Company Contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level