What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engine Build Technician position at GM Performance Power Units?
GM Performance Power Units LLC - Concord, NC
Engine Build Technician – Onsite
*This role requires international travel*
Position Overview
GM Performance Power Units is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Engine Build Technician to join our team in Concord, NC. This role involves assembling high-performance, prototype, and racing engines with precision and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engine building, a passion for motorsports, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble high-performance, prototype, and racing engines to exact specifications.
- Record and track build data collected during the assembly process.
- Conduct inspections and measurements of critical components using tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and torque wrenches.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace while adhering to environmental and safety standards.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to meet production timelines.
- Adapt to changing work environments and competing demands while maintaining a high standard of quality.
- Support alternative shift schedules, including weekends, as needed.
Required Skills and Experience
- Associate’s degree in Applied Science in an Automotive field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in high-performance or race engine building operations within prototype or production environments.
- Proficiency with engine assembly tools and measuring devices (e.g., micrometers, calipers).
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read blueprints and technical documentation.
- Physical ability to perform tasks requiring standing, sitting, lifting up to 50 lbs., and using upper body strength for assembly processes.
Success Factors
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to precision.
- Strong knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in engine building.
- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across various organizational levels.
- Innovative problem-solving skills with a customer-centric mindset.
- Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands.
Things That Give You an Edge
- Microsoft Office Suite experience.
- Teamcenter experience in manipulating models.
- Atlas Copco systems experience.
Only direct hires need apply to or inquire about job postings at GM Performance Power Units. We are not accepting calls, resumes or applications from recruiting firms at this time.
Please note: this role is subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.
GM PPU and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.
