Formula Technical Specialist - ICE Valvetrain

GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC

ICE Valve train Technical Specialist - Onsite

GM Performance Power Units is seeking an ICE Valve train Technical Specialist to join our Power Unit team in Concord, North Carolina, USA. In this role, you will apply expertise across engine design, engineering, manufacturing, supplier engagement, simulation, and analysis to support the design, validation, reliability, and optimization of high-performance engine components and systems.

The ICE Valve train Technical Specialist will serve as a technical expert for valve train systems within GMPPU. This role is responsible for directing the design and analysis of critical engine subsystems that influence performance, durability, packaging, stiffness, mass, and cost targets. The position also supports external partner engineering work, testing strategy development, technical issue resolution, and mentorship of junior team members.

• Direct the design and execution of the engine valve train system, including camshaft assembly, finger follower assembly, intake and exhaust valves, and pneumatic valve spring system.
• Lead the design and analysis of the full valve train system to achieve targets for stress, stiffness, mass, durability, and cost.
• Direct the design and analysis of camshaft and fuel pump lift profiles.
• Direct the design and analysis of roller finger follower camshaft and valve tip contact surfaces.
• Direct the design and analysis of the pneumatic valve train system, including concept selection, performance requirements, and packaging within the engine.
• Guide and review valve train engineering work completed by outside partners.
• Define testing requirements to verify performance and reliability for components and complete systems.
• Establish quality checks for components and systems upon receipt and before testing or engine build.
• Respond to technical questions from GMPPU leadership and cross-functional colleagues regarding system performance and reliability.
• Mentor junior designers and engineers as requested by leadership.
• Lead and contribute to design reviews, ensuring technical accuracy, feasibility, and compliance with engineering standards.
• Support program execution by meeting milestones, deliverables, and technical objectives while communicating progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role or environment working with high-level racing engine parts and subsystems.
• Experience or strong understanding of:
  • Engine valve train design and basic analysis.
  • Siemens NX and affiliated tools preferred.
  • GT-Suite or equivalent engine design tools.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and first-principles problem solving.
• Understanding of materials behavior, structural response, and thermal/mechanical loading.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and information-sharing skills with the ability to influence teams and align leadership and engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience developing junior engineers.

• Experience in Formula 1, motor sport, or other high-performance racing engine environments.
• Familiarity with pneumatic valve train systems and high-speed valve train dynamics.
• Strong collaboration skills across design, analysis, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
• Proven ability to balance technical rigor with delivery against aggressive program timelines.

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance and reliability of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.

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