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ICE components Technical Specialist

Motorsport Network, Raleigh, NC, United States


ICE Components Technical Specialist

Location: Concord, North Carolina, USA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Expert-Level

Role Summary
GM Performance Power Units is seeking an ICE Components Technical Specialist to join our Power Unit team in Concord, North Carolina, USA. In this role, you will utilize your skills across engine design, engineering, manufacturing, supplier engagement, simulation, and analysis activities to support the design, validation, reliability and optimization of high‑performance engine components and systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee the design of relevant racing engine components and sub‑systems

Create and maintain the appropriate engineering guidelines and targets for the relevant racing engine components

Support performance, reliability, and cost optimization through simulation, analysis, and validation activities

Verify performance to targets through physical testing and measured data

Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of design engineering workflows

Oversee collaboration with suppliers (internal and external) to confirm manufacturability and quality while supporting performance, timing, and cost targets

Lead and contribute to design, engineering, testing, and manufacturing reviews, ensuring technical accuracy, feasibility, compliance with engineering standards and FIA regulations

Mentor junior engineers, fostering skill development and technical excellence

Support adherence to the program plan by meeting milestones, deliverables, and technical objectives while effectively communicating progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

5+ years of experience in a similar field or environment working with high level racing engine parts and sub‑systems

Experience in one or more of:

Design and basic analysis using Siemens NX and affiliated tools

Background with specific engine design tools such as GT-suite or equivalent

Sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals and first‑principles problem solving

Understanding of materials, structural behavior, and thermal/mechanical loading

Excellent problem‑solving skills, analytical mindset, and attention to detail

Strong communication and information‑shar­ing skills along with the ability to engage and influence teams ensuring clarity of objectives and alignment across leadership and engineering disciplines

Demonstrated development of junior engineers

Benefits

Support delivery of engine performance requirements and improvements directly impacting race results

Contribute to the development of industry‑leading design and engineering practices and execution

Gain experience in a fast‑paced engineering environment where innovation and execution drives success

Work in a team that prioritizes and rewards passion, precision, and the pursuit of motorsport excellence

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