Justin Hines
Canton,MI
Summary
Motivated and energetic professional with outstanding communication and team-oriented values. Bringing strong mechanical skills and proficiency. Seeking a position with a diverse automotive company.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Engine Builder
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering
01.2021 - Current
- Prepare parts and assemble LS and LT-based engines for a wide variety of street and racing applications. Install and test various R&D components and give detailed feedback to engineering.
Engine Builder
General Motors GPS
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Prepare parts and assemble racing engines for the IMSA GTLM class cars meeting strict deadlines, while maintaining a clean and organized work area. Problem-solve and work with team members on solutions to issues with builds and durability. Keeping meticulous documentation of all processes from start to finish. Aid with ordering and maintaining a stock of fasteners, o-rings, and other materials.
Engine Builder-Race Team Crew Member
Roush Industries/Roush Fenway Racing
01.1994 - 01.2015
- Prepare parts and assemble race engines for Nascar Truck Series teams. Trackside support/engine tuner for Nascar truck series for four seasons. Trackside support/engine tuner for Nascar Cup Series for 12 seasons. Install engines into race cars and chassis dyno weekly. Teardown race car after each event and inspect/clean parts, track mileage, and document vital info. Responsible for ensuring race hauler was stocked with all necessary items and spare parts. In 2021 returned to Roush Industries in Livonia MI to build crate engines for Roush Performance.
Education
High School - undefined
Garden City High School
Garden City, MI01.1993
Skills
- Proficient with measuring tools, including micrometers, bore gauges, air gauges, etc
- Rod hone
- Skilled in final assembly processes
- Problem solver
- Strong mechanical skills
- Forklifts, cranes, hoists
- Safety and compliance
- Precision measuring
- Engine assembly
- Deburring skills
- Self motivation
- Teamwork
Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Engine Builder
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering
01.2021 - Current
Engine Builder
General Motors GPS
01.2015 - 01.2020
Engine Builder-Race Team Crew Member
Roush Industries/Roush Fenway Racing
01.1994 - 01.2015
High School - undefined
Garden City High School