Ilmor Engineering, Inc.
Pay Range
Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr
Additional pay may be based on skills and experience. Discuss with recruiter for more details.
Summary As a Powertrain Design Engineer, you will use sound engineering principles and a first‑principles approach to design, analyze, and improve high‑performance mechanical systems. Your work will play a key role in developing new products and enhancing existing components to ensure top performance, reliability, and competitiveness both on and off the track. By combining advanced engineering theory with practical experience, you’ll collaborate across teams to solve complex engine challenges and help drive the future of motorsport technology.
Essential Job Functions (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Generate well‑engineered, creative, cost‑effective, and manufacturable solutions
Proven engineering abilities in internal combustion engine development (hardware, calibration, testing)
Excellent understanding of common manufacturing methods and applications
Execute new product or product update activities from start to finish
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective resource planning and seamless coordination of work activities
Optimize components for performance, mass, packaging, quality, benchmarking, geometry creation, and functional analysis
Design unique engine components using CAD software
Ensure part drawings comply with GD&T standards
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Passion for motorsports and high‑performance engines
Minimum 2 years of experience in an internal combustion engine focused engineering capacity
Proficient in SolidWorks
Demonstrated innovative thought process
Honest individual with determination and motivation to meet tight deadlines
High mechanical aptitude/capability
Proficient in GD&T
Excellent communication skills and a team‑player mentality
Desired Qualifications
Experience as a member or leader of a collegiate FSAE or Baja engine/powertrain subteam
A ‘maker’ mentality – interested in fabrication, innovative designs, and intuition for high performance
Knowledgeable about the culture and commitment of racing and motorsports
Nuts & Bolts
Day‑1 benefits: Medical (BCBS) with optional HSA, Dental, and Vision
3% Safe Harbor 401(k) Company Contribution
100% on‑site role in Plymouth, MI (hybrid/remote not available)
Expected travel: 10% for attendance at races, events, and meetings
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industry Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Summary As a Powertrain Design Engineer, you will use sound engineering principles and a first‑principles approach to design, analyze, and improve high‑performance mechanical systems. Your work will play a key role in developing new products and enhancing existing components to ensure top performance, reliability, and competitiveness both on and off the track. By combining advanced engineering theory with practical experience, you’ll collaborate across teams to solve complex engine challenges and help drive the future of motorsport technology.
Essential Job Functions (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Generate well‑engineered, creative, cost‑effective, and manufacturable solutions
Proven engineering abilities in internal combustion engine development (hardware, calibration, testing)
Excellent understanding of common manufacturing methods and applications
Execute new product or product update activities from start to finish
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective resource planning and seamless coordination of work activities
Optimize components for performance, mass, packaging, quality, benchmarking, geometry creation, and functional analysis
Design unique engine components using CAD software
Ensure part drawings comply with GD&T standards
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Passion for motorsports and high‑performance engines
Minimum 2 years of experience in an internal combustion engine focused engineering capacity
Proficient in SolidWorks
Demonstrated innovative thought process
Honest individual with determination and motivation to meet tight deadlines
High mechanical aptitude/capability
Proficient in GD&T
Excellent communication skills and a team‑player mentality
Desired Qualifications
Experience as a member or leader of a collegiate FSAE or Baja engine/powertrain subteam
A ‘maker’ mentality – interested in fabrication, innovative designs, and intuition for high performance
Knowledgeable about the culture and commitment of racing and motorsports
Nuts & Bolts
Day‑1 benefits: Medical (BCBS) with optional HSA, Dental, and Vision
3% Safe Harbor 401(k) Company Contribution
100% on‑site role in Plymouth, MI (hybrid/remote not available)
Expected travel: 10% for attendance at races, events, and meetings
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industry Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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