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R & D Leader - IndyCar

Team Penske · teampenske.com
MooresvilleOn-siteLead / Manager10+ yrs
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The job in short

Lead motorsport shop technicians building and turning around IndyCar parts and subassemblies, serving as chief mechanic at track tests.

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Details

Found
27 d ago · posted 2025-08-01
Location as listed
Mooresville, NC, US
Role
Engineering Manager
Source
The company’s own careers site

Full description

Responsibilities: • Position will lead a group of technicians in the primary goal of turnaround service tasks ahead of the normally traveling race team for cars, parts and subassemblies used in rotation. • Role will include participation of track team testing days as the Chief Mechanic including straight line and wind tunnel test. Also support of on road race team turnarounds is possible. • Work targets and overview will be established with Assembly Manager and Crew Chief . • Lead daily planning and communication for shop technicians within the development group that meet defined targets and deadlines. • Ensure all parts are built to the same specification. Components are safely joined, bolted or otherwise assembled following process outlined. • Assembly of mockup and development parts will be required with written and verbal feedback. • Ensure technicians are following engineering specifications and the final product meets Indy Car and Team Penske requirements. • Understanding of Indy Car rules, technical bulletins and Mechabook. • Maintain accurate records of service, mileage and damage information. With communication to assembly manager, crew chief and build leaders. Work with group leaders to maintain the defined inventory stock levels. • Monitor the work being performed within the work area to assure that all employees are working towards maintaining the production schedule and meeting quality requirements. • Give consistent feedback and direction to employees who do not meet expectations. • Maintaining and enhancing inter-departmental relationships • Working with shared resources and departments to meet the goals, expectations. • Active involvement of continuous preparation improvement, processes, materials, equipment, people, and knowledge. • Ensure self and others are following best practices with Personal Protective Equipment. • Ensure the shop floor and race-track is clean and meets team expectations for appearance. Minimum Qualifications: • The successful candidate will have at minimum of a high school diploma. • Minimum 10 years technical experience in professional motorsport or related field. • Motorsports technician / crew chief background. • IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, WEC or F1 championships preferred. • Minimum 10 years of Professional motorsports track experience. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement required. • Strong leadership and organizational skills. • Effective communication and collaboration skills required. • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. • Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with a passion for developing team members required. Desired / Preferred Qualifications: • Microsoft Suite • Excel experience required • SharePoint experience required • Outlook experience required • PowerBi desired • Experience leading a technician’s group • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

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