Job Description:
AO Racing is looking to add a talented Car Chief to its multiple championship winning LMP2 Program.
Leading a Team of Mechanics:
- Lead a team of mechanics on our Oreca 07 LMP2, ensuring work gets done and meets AO Racing’s standards and the car is ready for each event.
- Work closely with Team Manager, Race Engineer, and Crew Chief to identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate with the team of mechanics to put these in place.
- Delegate and monitor work for mechanics, ensuring everything is completed in the correct timeline.
- Lead by example and motivate your crew through a culture of safety, craftsmanship, responsibility, and dedication.
- Vehicle Preparation:
- Direct car preparation for each event, ensuring all development tasks and part tracking are complete.
- Refine practices across all build departments and maintain an up to date deep technical knowledge.
- Utilize HH Data Management for build, setup, and event information.
- Perform and lead team in accurate vehicle setup and set down.
- At Track Tasks:
- Responsible for ensuring that the mechanics and the car are ready to execute all phases of the event:
- Vehicle service and preparation.
- Setup changes, diagnostics, and repairs between sessions.
- Lead the crew during pit stop execution and go over the wall to service the car during Pit Stops.
- Accurate post-event teardown and event-related information will be meticulously recorded, leaving no detail behind.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain professional appearance of cars, equipment, and workspace.
Interaction with AO’s growing fan base and sponsors.
Involvement with the teams’ long-term planning and continued education and leadership training.
Stay current on technical specifications, event procedures, and pit lane rules.
What you’ll need:- 10+ years in motorsports with focus on vehicle preparation, development, and event execution.2+ years as a car/crew chief in professional racing.
- Prototype race car experience and training is plus
- Oreca P2 experience is a plus
- Expertise in disassembly, inspection, and reassembly to technical specifications; strong understanding of setups and safety systems.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in machining (lathes, mills, drill presses, band saws).Ability to work safely with hazardous materials; knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience in car setup and parts lifeing per manufacturer parameters.
- Valid US passport and international travel.
- Why AO Racing?
- There are many benefits that come with working with us as a Full-time employee such as:100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees and their eligible family members.
- Life Insurance
- Retirement PlanAll travel expenses covered
- Modern, clean, and well-equipped shop
- Great team environment and work ethic
- Race team uniform and equipment
- Tuition Assistance ProgramAO Racing Merchandise discount program
- On-Site GymCompetitive Pay & Bonus Program
