GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC
Senior Mechanical Simulation Engineer - Onsite
Job Summary
GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Simulation Engineer to join our Power Unit team in Concord, NC. In this role, you will utilize your skills across Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD) to support the design, validation, and optimization of high-performance power unit components and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform FEA and MBD simulations on power unit components and assemblies.
- Conduct static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue analyses.
- Support performance, reliability, and cost optimization through simulation-based validation.
- Collaborate with fellow engineers on high-load and high-performance design challenges.
- Validate simulations through correlation with physical testing and measured data.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of simulation workflows.
- Guide and influence the wider engineering team by providing technical leadership and sharing best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering skill development and technical excellence.
- Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and test teams to support product development and validation, and problem solve by finding solutions.
- Lead and contribute to design reviews, ensuring technical accuracy, feasibility, and compliance with engineering standards.
- Work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced motorsport environment.
- Document and report calculation results in line with development cycles.
- Ensure adherence to the program plan, meeting milestones, deliverables, and technical objectives, while effectively communicating progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 6+ years of professional experience in race engine design and development field or environment working with high performance engines.
- Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD).
- Strong proficiency in Abaqus, OptiStruct, AVL Excite, HyperMesh or similar tools.
- Proven expertise in metallic materials used in motorsport.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and information-sharing skills, engage and influence teams, ensure clarity of objectives and alignment across engineering disciplines.
- Project Management knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with internal combustion engines or rotating machinery.
- Knowledge of fatigue analysis, vibration theory, resonance, and forced response.
- Exposure to advanced fluid dynamics, turbulence models, and heat transfer.
- Programming or scripting skills. (Python, MATLAB)
- Hands-on motorsport experience.
By joining GMPPU, you will:
- Help deliver simulation-driven performance improvements directly impacting race results
- Contribute to the development of industry-leading simulation and validation practices
- Gain experience in a fast-paced engineering environment where innovation drives success
- Work in a team that thrives on passion, precision, and the pursuit of motorsport excellence
Ready to be part of a team that pushes boundaries both on and off the track? At GM Performance Power Units, we are developing a new era of performance for the Formula 1 grid. Joining us means entering a startup racing environment backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, giving you the rare opportunity to help build a world-class program from day one. We believe in rewarding innovation and powering potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your performance, well-being, and future, helping you thrive at every level.
That includes access to:
- Bonus scheme
- Private healthcare
- 401(k) plan including company match
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 32 days annual leave (including holidays)
- Free financial advisor access
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Subsidized on-site dining
- On-site gym
- Discounted GM vehicle purchase/lease program
- Free on-site EV charging for personal GM vehicles
It’s all part of our commitment to creating a workplace that’s as high-performing and forward-thinking as the people who make it succeed.
Join us and help power what’s next.
Why Join Us
You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.
Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.
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