R & D Leader - IndyCar

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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
  1. Excel experience required
  2. SharePoint experience required
  3. Outlook experience required
  4. PowerBi desired
• Experience leading a technician’s group
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)