Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions
Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262Hendrick Technical Solutions is a dynamic and growing force within the defense industry. We are seeking a Design Engineering Manager to lead and grow a high-performing engineering team, drive product development initiatives, and deliver innovative solutions that meet the mission-critical needs of our customers. This unique environment combines the agility and innovation typical of a startup with the stability, proven culture, and established resources of Hendrick Motorsports.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for the design engineering team across mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines.
- Direct and review product design efforts from concept through production, ensuring quality, compliance, and customer requirements are met.
- Develop and implement engineering processes, standards, and best practices that improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
- Understand and direct structural analysis activities, including the application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), to validate designs and ensure structural integrity.
- Oversee the integration of electromechanical and robotic systems into product designs, ensuring seamless interaction between mechanical, electrical and control subsystems.
- Collaborate closely with program management, operations, and manufacturing teams to align engineering priorities with program schedules and budgets.
- Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and technical problem-solving for complex engineering challenges.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and performance metrics to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of engineering outputs.
- Serve as a key technical point of contact for internal stakeholders, external partners, and customers.
Qualifications & Experience
- Strong engineering foundation: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or relevant engineering field; master’s degree (e.g., MEM, MBA) preferred for bridging technical and business aspects.
- Demonstrated leadership growth: Experience progressing from leading small project teams to managing larger, multi-disciplinary engineering groups; ideally 6–8 years in engineering with at least 3–5 years of increasing management responsibility, including oversight of 10+ engineers and expanding teams.
- Design process expertise: Hands-on background in product development, CAD tools, version control, design reviews, and familiarity with electrical/mechanical systems as relevant to your work.
- Project and process management: Skilled in scheduling, budgeting, KPI tracking, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
- People and team leadership: Ability to mentor senior and junior engineers, foster innovation, provide constructive performance feedback, and coordinate cross functional efforts effectively.
- Must meet ITAR requirements (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Person).
About Hendrick Technical Solutions
Hendrick Technical Solutions is a division of Hendrick Motorsports that provides contract manufacturing and engineering services for the defense industry. The group extends Hendrick Motorsport’s expertise in precision engineering, design, prototyping, and advanced manufacturing into mission-critical defense applications. Our capabilities include supporting projects from early concept development through production, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet the unique demands of the defense sector.Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.
