Motorsports Performance and Racing Engine Build Technician

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Grand Blanc, MI five times per week.

We are seeking a skilled Engine Build Technician to join our Motorsports Propulsion and Performance Team, responsible for assembling high-performance and prototype engines across a diverse portfolio. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with a passion for racing, precision craftsmanship, and the drive to deliver engines that perform at the highest levels of competition.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble high performance racing engines to exacting specifications and instructions.
• Record and track build data that is collected and analyzed.
• Maintain good housekeeping, follow workplace organization process, and adhere to environmental requirements for the area.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail with ability to follow work instructions.
• Use your strong knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and standard practices of Engine Assembly.
• Display a solid appreciation of the importance of completing tasks on time and with accuracy.
• Exhibit outstanding interpersonal and relationship leadership skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed.
• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric.
• Adapt to a changing work environment and competing demands.
• Able to work alternative shift schedules, including weekends.

What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Associate’s degree in applied science in an Automotive field or equivalent related experience.
• 3 or more years of experience with automotive engine building operations, assembly, and inspection in prototype and/or production environments.
• Strong mechanical abilities, proficiency with typical measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, torque wrenches, etc. found in engine build and machine shops.
• Strong background in high performance engine development, validation and testing.
• Able to read and work from blueprints.
• Perform physical duties involving standing, sitting, and lifting to 50 pounds, using upper body, arms, and hands to pull on wrenches used in the assembly process.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 3 or more years of experience with high performance and race engine building operations, assembly, and inspection in prototype and/or production environments.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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