
Race Engine Builder
Ilmor Engineering, Inc., Plymouth, MI, United States
Ilmor Engineering provides design, development, testing, and manufacturing of performance engines and parts for major manufacturers and racing teams throughout the world. Our clients include automotive, marine, IndyCar, ARCA, and NASCAR among others. All of our high‑performance engines and components are precision engineered to the highest standards—utilizing the latest manufacturing technologies and quality systems. At Ilmor, we offer engineering and support services from clean sheet to completed project. Our team utilizes their expertise and ingenuity to create innovative original concepts or provide creative solutions to existing high‑performance designs. We are seeking an exceptionally skilled Race Engine Builder to join our elite Racing Division in Plymouth, MI. This position plays a critical role in assembling and preparing engines that compete at the highest levels of professional motorsports. Precision, discipline, and uncompromising attention to detail are essential: there is no room for error. The ideal candidate has extensive experience building high‑performance engines to exacting tolerances and thrives in a fast‑paced, engineering‑driven environment.
Essential Job Functions
Assemble top‑tier racing engines to exact specifications and engineering standards.
Measure, inspect, and validate components to extremely close tolerances.
Set and verify part clearances in accordance with design documents and build sheets.
Confirm part conformity to stock lists, drawings, and blueprints using advanced measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators).
Utilize precision measuring equipment, specialty tools, and standard hand tools with expert‑level proficiency.
Assemble systems and subassemblies following established engine‑building practices or engineering directives.
Communicate effectively with the Build Shop Manager and Engineering teams regarding technical matters, discrepancies, or component issues.
Conduct crack testing and part inspections using approved non‑destructive testing methods.
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Essential Job Functions
Assemble top‑tier racing engines to exact specifications and engineering standards.
Measure, inspect, and validate components to extremely close tolerances.
Set and verify part clearances in accordance with design documents and build sheets.
Confirm part conformity to stock lists, drawings, and blueprints using advanced measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators).
Utilize precision measuring equipment, specialty tools, and standard hand tools with expert‑level proficiency.
Assemble systems and subassemblies following established engine‑building practices or engineering directives.
Communicate effectively with the Build Shop Manager and Engineering teams regarding technical matters, discrepancies, or component issues.
Conduct crack testing and part inspections using approved non‑destructive testing methods.
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