Team Leader – Motorsports Cylinder Head Team (Engineering)

TL;DR

Team Leader – Motorsports Cylinder Head Team (Engineering): Leading the execution of cylinder head machining, development, and inspection for racing programs with an accent on high-precision CNC porting and technical coordination. Focus on optimizing airflow development, managing workload across motorsports programs, and ensuring repeatable, race-ready hardware quality.

Location: Onsite in Pontiac, Michigan (expected to report 5 times per week)

Company

Global automotive leader focused on achieving a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.

What you will do

• Lead daily operations of the cylinder head department, managing workload planning, timing, and prioritization across active motorsports programs.
• Coordinate machining and development for LMDh, GT3, and Chevy Performance programs, including airflow development for future engines.
• Provide technical leadership on Newen single-point programming, cutter selection, valve grinding, and guide honing.
• Own communication and scheduling between engineering, program management, CNC porting, and inspection teams.
• Oversee setup and use of precision measuring tools and review inspection reports to resolve quality issues quickly.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment across the machine shop, washroom, and grinding room.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cylinder head machining and motorsports engine hardware preparation.
• Hands-on expertise with Newen single-point machining and Serdi valve seat equipment.
• Strong knowledge of valve seat machining, guide sizing, spring pad machining, and cylinder head development.
• Proficiency in precision measurement methods, tooling setup, and repeatable machining practices.
• Ability to translate engineering requests into clear shop execution plans and work orders.
• Must not require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• 10+ years of experience supporting high-performance or racing engine programs.
• Experience with cylinder head development for prototype or competition applications.
• Familiarity with CNC porting coordination and inspection scan review.
• Prior leadership experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a critical function within GM Motorsports, ensuring the readiness of race engine hardware.
• Culture focused on craftsmanship, urgency, and high-precision coordination.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting overall wellbeing and professional ambitions.
• Inclusive and non-discriminatory work environment committed to diversity and equality.