Hybrid R & D Leader - IndyCar at Team Penske
Team Penske · Mooresville, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Senior
- Office in Mooresville
Responsibilites:
- Position will lead a group of technicians in the primary goal of turnaround service tasks ahead of the normally traveling race team for cars, parts and subassemblies used in rotation.
- Role will include participation of track team testing days as the Chief Mechanic including straight line and wind tunnel test. Also support of on road race team turnarounds is possible.
- Work targets and overview will be established with Assembly Manager and Crew Chief .
- Lead daily planning and communication for shop technicians within the development group that meet defined targets and deadlines.
- Ensure all parts are built to the same specification. Components are safely joined, bolted or otherwise assembled following process outlined.
- Assembly of mockup and development parts will be required with written and verbal feedback.
- Ensure technicians are following engineering specifications and the final product meets Indy Car and Team Penske requirements.
- Understanding of Indy Car rules, technical bulletins and Mechabook.
- Maintain accurate records of service, mileage and damage information. With communication to assembly manager, crew chief and build leaders. Work with group leaders to maintain the defined inventory stock levels.
- Monitor the work being performed within the work area to assure that all employees are working towards maintaining the production schedule and meeting quality requirements.
- Give consistent feedback and direction to employees who do not meet expectations.
- Maintaining and enhancing inter-departmental relationships
- Working with shared resources and departments to meet the goals, expectations.
- Active involvement of continuous preparation improvement, processes, materials, equipment, people, and knowledge.
- Ensure self and others are following best practices with Personal Protective Equipment.
- Ensure the shop floor and race-track is clean and meets team expectations for appearance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- The successful candidate will have at minimum of a high school diploma.
- Minimum 10 years technical experience in professional motorsport or related field.
- Motorsports technician / crew chief background.
- IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, WEC or F1 championships preferred.
- Motorsports technician / crew chief background.
- Minimum 10 years of Professional motorsports track experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement required.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
- Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with a passion for developing team members required.
Desired / Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft Suite
- Excel experience required
- SharePoint experience required
- Outlook experience required
- PowerBi desired
- Experience leading a technician’s group
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)