Powertrain Design Engineer

Pay Range

Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr
Additional pay may be based on skills and experience. Discuss with recruiter for more details.

As a Powertrain Design Engineer, you will use sound engineering principles and a first‑principles approach to design, analyze, and improve high‑performance mechanical systems. Your work will play a key role in developing new products and enhancing existing components to ensure top performance, reliability, and competitiveness both on and off the track. By combining advanced engineering theory with practical experience, you’ll collaborate across teams to solve complex engine challenges and help drive the future of motor sport technology.

• Generate well‑engineered, creative, cost‑effective, and manufacturable solutions
• Proven engineering abilities in internal combustion engine development (hardware, calibration, testing)
• Excellent understanding of common manufacturing methods and applications
• Execute new product or product update activities from start to finish
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective resource planning and seamless coordination of work activities
• Optimize components for performance, mass, packaging, quality, benchmarking, geometry creation, and functional analysis
• Design unique engine components using CAD software
• Ensure part drawings comply with GD&T standards

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Passion for motorsports and high‑performance engines
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an internal combustion engine focused engineering capacity
• Proficient in Solid Works
• Demonstrated innovative thought process
• Honest individual with determination and motivation to meet tight deadlines
• High mechanical aptitude/capability
• Proficient in GD&T
• Excellent communication skills and a team‑player mentality

• Experience as a member or leader of a collegiate FSAE or Baja engine/powertrain subteam
• A ‘maker’ mentality – interested in fabrication, innovative designs, and intuition for high performance
• Knowledgeable about the culture and commitment of racing and motorsports

• Day‑1 benefits:
  Medical (BCBS) with optional HSA, Dental, and Vision
• 3% Safe Harbor 401(k) Company Contribution
• 100% on‑site role in Plymouth, MI (hybrid/remote not available)
• Expected travel: 10% for attendance at races, events, and meetings

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing