EGM - Motorsports Hardware in Pontiac

This role is categorized as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac, MI five times per week.

At GM Motorsports, we are driven by a clear purpose: to accelerate our teams’ ability to win on the racetrack and in the marketplace. Our vision is to be the benchmark of global motorsports excellence, inspiring enduring passion for our brands and products through world-class performance, innovation, and teamwork. We are looking for people who share our mindset and core values — ownership in organizational success, a commitment to add value to our team, and the courage to reject mediocrity in pursuit of exceptional results.

The Engineering Group Manager - Sportscar Hardware supports the execution and continued development of GM Sportscar Corvette & LMDh projects. In this role, you will collaborate closely with both program and engine teams to develop common practices, procedures, reports, and durability requirements. You will work with GM Performance and Racing Center engineering, production development, and Virtual Design, Development and Validation (VDDV) to deliver competitive, reliable propulsion systems that advance GM motorsports and non-production initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the main point of contact on hardware development, failure analysis, and testing methodologies for GM Sportscar Programs.
• Share technical insights and recommendations with internal GM teams and external partner organizations.
• Collaborate effectively across multiple functions, including design, calibration, testing, manufacturing, and VDDV.
• Work with suppliers to communicate technical requirements, manage changes, and resolve engineering issues.
• Plan, execute, and analyze dyno tests in support of development and validation activities.
• Partner with key race teams to identify performance, reliability, and process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with the GM VDDV organization to define inputs, boundary conditions, and models needed for analytical studies.
• Summarize and communicate test and analysis results to stakeholders, capturing key learnings and best practices for reuse across programs.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5-8 years of professional motorsport engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engine development, test, and troubleshooting strategies, including hardware and mechanical/electrical component issues and control system hardware and software interactions.
• Demonstrated analytical capability with a structured, data-driven approach to problem solving.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of integrity and work ethic.
• Willingness and ability to travel 3–6 times per year (e.g., partner facilities, tests, and race events).
• Ability to maintain composure and sound judgment in high-pressure, time-critical situations while meeting engine technical support requirements.
• Demonstrated competencies in leadership, communications, problem solving, teamwork, courage, and drive for results.
• Evidence of strong character, including integrity, honesty, accountability, and trust.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Hands-on experience with engine dynamometer testing and calibration.
• Experience in internal combustion engine design and development, preferably for high-performance or racing applications.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Familiarity with engine management systems and calibration workflows.
• Experience with motorsports data acquisition, logging, and analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Exposure to hybrid powertrain systems or high-voltage electrification technologies.
• Masters Degree or PhD in Engineering.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future.