Powersports Engine Development Manager

FMF Racing Powersports R&D Manager – Lead Innovation in High-Performance Powersports!Location: Compton, CA/20 miles west of Anaheim, CABase Salary: $115,000 - $140,000Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision,401(k), Holidays, PTOJob Type: Full-Time Typical Hours: Travel: Domestic, 5-6x per yr. – Industry eventsStart Date: ASAPSponsorship is not available Powersports R&D Engine Development Manager Description FMF Racing, one of the most recognized names in off-road motorcycle performance, is seeking a scrappy, resourceful, and hands-on R&D/Engine Development Manager to lead its Research & Development department. For over 50 years, FMF Racing has built a reputation for designing and manufacturing American-made, race-proven exhaust systems trusted by professional racers and powersports enthusiasts around the world. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll drive the development of FMF Racing's next generation of high-performance exhaust systems, bridging the gap between concept, prototyping, testing, and production. Working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with minimal red tape, you'll collaborate closely with engineering, fabrication, production, and racing teams to transform innovative ideas into championship-winning products. The ideal candidate has strong expertise with 2-stroke and 4-stroke internal combustion engines, prototype development, metal fabrication, and performance tuning. This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on the products that define one of the industry's most iconic performance brands. Powersports Engine Development Manager Responsibilities • Lead the design, development, and testing of performance exhaust systems• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to bring prototypes into full-scale manufacturing• Tune, evaluate, and refine exhaust performance through dyno testing and real-world validation• Partner with race teams and sponsored riders to optimize power, sound, and reliability• Identify and resolve technical challenges during design and production• Oversee prototype fabrication and coordinate with machinists, welders, and technicians• Ensure all R&D efforts uphold high standards for precision, quality, and innovation Powersports Engine Development Manager Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in exhaust or engine development (motorcycle, ATV, UTV, snowmobile, or marine) required• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills required• Experience with dyno testing, CAD tools, and airflow analysis requiredWhy Join FMF Racing?• Help shape products for one of the most respected brands in powersports performance.• Work alongside passionate engineers, racers, and fabricators in a collaborative, hands-on environment• See your designs go from concept to racetrack and into the hands of riders around the world• Enjoy the freedom to innovate with minimal bureaucracy while making a measurable impact on product performance and company growth• Be part of a company with more than five decades of racing heritage, American manufacturing, and a relentless commitment to performance