GM Performance Power Units · 5 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Simulation Engineer
Concord, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expGM 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.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
GM Performance Power Units
GM Performance Power Units develops hybrid and electric powertrains for Cadillac's Formula 1 program.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase