Technical Specialist - ICE Gear Drive & Damper

GM Performance Power Units
- Concord, NCICE Gear Drive & Damper Technical Specialist
- Onsite Job Summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking an ICE Gear Drive & Damper Technical Specialist to join our Power Unit team in Concord, North Carolina. 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 Gear Drive & Damper Technical Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert for gear drive, damper, and roller bearing systems within GMPPU. This role is responsible for directing the design and analysis of critical engine subsystems that influence performance, durability, packaging, stiffness, stress, 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 gear drive system, including camshafts, pump systems, ERS interfaces, and auxiliary drives.
• Lead the design and analysis of complete gear drive systems to achieve performance targets within stress, stiffness, mass, durability, and cost constraints.
• Direct the design and analysis of dampers used in these systems or elsewhere in the engine.
• Direct the design and analysis of required roller bearings.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for gear drives, dampers, and roller bearings across GMPPU.
• Guide and review gear drive and damper engineering work completed by outside partners.
• Define testing requirements to verify performance, reliability, and quality for components and full systems.
• Establish incoming quality checks for components and systems prior to testing or engine build.
• Respond to technical inquiries 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 alignment with engineering standards.
• Support program execution by meeting milestones, deliverables, and technical objectives while communicating progress, risks, and mitigation actions.

• 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 gear drive and damper design, manufacturing, and tolerancing.
• Siemens NX preferred.
• GT-Suite or equivalent engine design and simulation tools.
• Engineering fundamentals and first-principles problem solving.
• 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 and align leadership and engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience developing junior engineers.

• Experience in Formula 1, motor sport, or other high-performance racing engine environments.
• Familiarity with highly regulated, performance-driven engineering programs.
• Strong collaboration skills across design, analysis, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
• Proven ability to balance technical rigor with delivery against aggressive program timelines.

Ready to be part of a team that pushes boundaries both on and off the track? At GM Performance Power Units, we are developing a new era of performance for the Formula 1 grid. Joining us means entering a startup racing environment backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, giving you the rare opportunity to help build a world-class program from day one.

We believe in rewarding innovation and powering potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your performance, well-being, and future, helping you thrive at every level.

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• 401(k) plan including company match
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability…