Motorsports Technical Operations Lead (Automotive)

Location: New Hudson, Michigan, United States; full-time position based at Pratt Miller headquarters with travel to race events and testing.

Salary: $92,600.00–$154,400.00 per year.

Company

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, develops products for motorsports, defense, and mobility, providing product engineering, low-volume production, research and development, prototype manufacturing, testing, validation, and low-rate production.

What you will do

• Lead race and test preparation worklists, schedules, equipment readiness checklists, task tracking, and follow-up activities for the two-car IMSA GTD Pro team.
• Coordinate component rotation, spare-parts forecasting, development components, vehicle inspections, rebuilds, replacements, procurement, and inventory planning.
• Track technical service bulletins, engineering changes, technical modifications, standard operating procedures, preparation checklists, and supporting documentation.
• Track vehicle, equipment, and operational issues in notes and Jira, coordinate corrective actions, and support validation of improvements.
• Travel to IMSA races and tests, support vehicle readiness and issue resolution, perform an assigned behind-the-wall pit role, and coordinate technical declarations and trackside requirements.
• Coordinate with the Team Manager, Car Chiefs, Race Engineers, Motorsports Operations Manager, engineering, production, purchasing, parts support, and Customer Service Program teams to improve technical operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least five years of experience in professional motorsports, preferably in IMSA, WEC, or a comparable professional sportscar endurance racing program.
• Experience coordinating technical preparation, component management, or race-team operational activities.
• Strong mechanical and technical understanding of professional race vehicles, including vehicle preparation, component maintenance, and reliability requirements.
• Experience organizing complex technical activities, managing competing priorities, and tracking assigned tasks through completion.
• Valid driver's license required for applicable business travel and operational responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, written and verbal communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment and support changing race-program requirements.
• Ability to work in race shops, garages, pit lanes, and trackside environments, including prolonged standing, walking, hands-on technical support, equipment inspections, motorsports hazards, noise, varying weather, moving vehicles, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to use computers and electronic devices for extended periods and follow safety procedures and series regulations.

Nice to have

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in automotive technology, engineering, motorsports, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of proprietary Pratt Miller software, VES, Jira, Confluence, and related technical planning tools.
• Experience supporting vehicle development programs, testing activities, and other Pratt Miller initiatives.
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one for domestic and international travel.
• Participation in team fitness activities and ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, team-oriented motorsports environment focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Work across race-shop, office, garage, pit-lane, and trackside settings.
• People-first culture with opportunities to support team-member growth and success.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process and employment.