Powertrain Program Lead – High-Performance Motorsports

Ilmor; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilmor, a world-class engine developer in Plymouth, MI, seeks a Program Manager for High Performance Powertrains to lead customer programs from concept to validation. You will translate customer goals into technical requirements, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality to meet performance targets.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 5+ years in engine development or motorsports program management, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/automotive/motorsports engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in engine development, powertrain or motorsports engineering.
• Experience working with customers and coordinating cross-functional technical work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical contact for assigned customers and engine programs.
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements and scope.
• Develop program proposals, schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate design reviews, testing, and validation activities.
• Maintain program budgets and integrated schedules.
• Ensure documented decisions and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional

Customer interface

CAD SolidWorks

MS Office

Data acquisition

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Motorsports engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM

Data acquisition

Job description

Ilmor, a world-class engine developer in Plymouth, MI, seeks a Program Manager for High Performance Powertrains to lead customer programs from concept to validation. You will translate customer goals into technical requirements, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality to meet performance targets.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 5+ years in engine development or motorsports program management, with strong communication and