Gearbox Test Engineer: Dyno, Data & Reliability

Gm Performance Power Units; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan including company match

Employer-paid life insurance and incap

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units seeks a Gearbox Test Engineer to lead development, validation and reliability testing of Formula 1 transmission systems in a factory setting. You will run full dyno tests, develop rigs, and analyze data to drive performance improvements while collaborating with design and simulation teams.

The role emphasizes test program leadership, challenge-solving and disciplined reporting, with a focus on durability, lubrication strategies and high-speed loading in a production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in mechanical testing with motorsport/automotive/aerospace experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of gear systems, tribology, and lubrication.
• Experience with torque, speed, strain, and temperature measurements and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with DAQ systems and automated test environments.
• Ability to manage multiple test programs in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute rigorous gearbox test programs including dyno testing.
• Define procedures, instrumentation, and acceptance criteria.
• Operate and support advanced test rigs simulating race-duty cycles.
• Analyze test data for durability, fatigue, and lubrication performance.
• Lead root-cause investigations and collaborate with design/manufacturing teams.
• Develop and commission new test rigs and improve data acquisition processes.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Motorsport experience

Data analysis

MATLAB/Python

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive/related discipline

Tools

Test rigs instrumentation

DAQ systems

Torque, speed, strain, temperature measurement

Data analysis tools

FEA/simulation tools

Python/MATLAB

Job description

GM Performance Power Units seeks a Gearbox Test Engineer to lead development, validation and reliability testing of Formula 1 transmission systems in a factory setting. You will run full dyno tests, develop rigs, and analyze data to drive performance improvements while collaborating with design and simulation teams.

The role emphasizes test program leadership, challenge-solving and disciplined reporting, with a focus on durability, lubrication strategies and high-speed loading in a production