Powersports Engine Development Manager (Paid Relo Avail; $140K)

Location: Compton, CA (20 miles west of Anaheim, CA)

About the role

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.

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

Requirements

• Experience in exhaust or engine development (motorcycle, ATV, UTV, snowmobile, or marine) required
• Hands-on experience with 2-stroke and 4-stroke internal combustion engines required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills required
• Experience with dyno testing, CAD tools, and airflow analysis required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays and PTO

Pay

$115,000 - $140,000 base salary

Schedule

• Full-time
• Domestic travel 5-6 times per year for industry events

Why 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