Motorsports Performance and Racing Engine Build Supervisor

Description

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role

We're seeking a highly motivated leader for our Race Engine Build team, someone passionate about motorsports with a relentless drive to win. As the Engine Build Supervisor within the Motorsports Propulsion and Performance organization, you will lead a team of race engine builders, cylinder head specialists, and engine machinists to deliver all engines required for the season, including rebuilds, development and validation engines, and post-race teardowns.

This team also supports development and validation engine builds for our Performance Parts and Marine & Industrial groups. The ideal candidate thrives in the fast pace and unpredictability of racing, adapts quickly to last-minute changes, and keeps the team aligned, focused, and producing championship-caliber engines.

• Lead a team of race engine builders, cylinder head specialists, and engine machinists to deliver all engines required for the season-including rebuilds, development/validation engines, and teardowns. Supported engine platforms include Cadillac LMDh, Corvette GT3, Pro-Spec, Pro-Lite off-road , and others. The team also supports development, and validation builds for Performance Parts and Marine & Industrial programs.
• Oversee the cylinder head team responsible for all race-engine cylinder heads, as well as heads used in production of the ZZ632 1,000hp crate engine and CNC-ported variants of LS3, LS9, and LT1 cylinder heads sold as Chevy Performance Parts.
• Manage machinists performing finish-machining on racing engine blocks and crankshaft balancing.
• Balance workload and coordinate activities across logistics, machining, engine build, and the dyno test lab to ensure 100% on time delivery of all race engines with zero on-track engine failures .
• Respond rapidly to engine content changes driven by race-season learnings and implement updates throughout the program.
• Support hardware changes at the track when last-minute insights require adjustments.
• Develop and mentor team members , ensuring they receive the training, coaching, and support necessary to excel in current roles and progress toward career goals.
• Lead hiring efforts to bring on additional experienced engine builders and machinists as business needs evolve.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to implement a formal quality system within the engine build area.
• Support the rollout and adoption of ERP tools across Operations, driving full traceability of all race engine components.
• Expand the use of Atlas Copco torque tools across engine programs to enhance consistency and build quality.
• Collaborate closely with racing engineers as one team to continuously refine and improve race engine performance.
• Provide input into lab operations and capital budget planning.
• Ensure safety, ergonomics, and quality across the entire engine build area.
• Maintain strong housekeeping standards , adherence to WPO processes, and compliance with all environmental requirements.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of tools, equipment, and supplies essential to daily operations.
• Adapt effectively to a fast-changing work environment with shifting priorities and competing demands.
• Communicate clearly and professionally , both verbally and in writing, with team members, leadership, and cross-functional partners.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience
• Extensive experience in high - performance engine development, testing, and validation
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple complex projects, driving timely issue resolution and results-focused outcomes
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills to apply across motorsports and performance teams, suppliers, and customers
• DFSS Black Belt certified (Design for Six Sigma)

• Previous experience in professional racing
• Previous leadership experience