About the role
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 Plan * All travel expenses covered * Modern, clean, and well-equipped shop * Great team environment and work ethic * Race team uniform and equipment * Tuition Assistance Program * AO Racing Merchandise discount program * On-Site Gym * Competitive Pay & Bonus Program