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Posted February 25, 2026
Trackhouse

Design Project Engineer

Concord, NC, USA Full Time

Requires strong engineering background with focus on innovation with a deep understanding of the product development cycle. Create problem solving solutions to complex problems in a high pace environment. Manage projects from conceptual design through planning, execution, testing, and delivery. Create detailed CAD designs, ensure compliance with safety standards, manage budgets, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines. Utilize engineering, manufacturing and QC resources to meet or exceed requirements while developing complex systems or redesigning existing components.

Duties and Responsibilities
 Manage projects in all aspects of Automotive Engineering with regards to Professional Motorsports.
 Create engineering designs, drawings, and specifications using CAD software, ensuring technical accuracy.
 Develop project schedules, define project scope, and manage budgets.
 Act as the liaison between engineering teams, clients, sponsors, etc. to plan, review, and ensure compliance with requirements.
 Oversee quality control, risk mitigation, and final project review and execution.
 Oversees the assembly and tests of engineering prototypes from conceptual ideas through to implementation.
 Present project status reports, technical data, and progress updates to appropriate supervisors/managers.
 Provide development expertise on providing engineering design on eligible parts.
 Revise existing designs to improve performance and/or meet new requirements.
 Perform engineering analysis as required with supporting calculations.
 Work closely with race engineers and crew chiefs to create project scopes and feedback loops.
 Attend race, test and rig events as required.
 Establish procedures and documentation as required to fulfill the project testing and maintenance schedules
 Continue educational and experimental interest in emerging technologies.

Qualifications
 Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Design, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering or working experience equivalent.
 3-5 years’ experience in motorsports, automotive or manufacturing environment are required.
 Advanced computer skills required – CAD/PLM package (NX/TeamCenter), competency in Microsoft Office Products
 Programming/Coding/AI/ML skills are highly desirable.
 Self-motivated, proactive, solution-focused.
 Must be able to work individually and as a member of a team.
 Able to communicate and work effectively with all levels of team structure.

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