Manager Technical Engineering Engine Lab

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• Establish and lead an Engine Development Laboratory organization aligned to Generacs engine roadmap

• Establish engineering best practices standard work and continuous improvement culture to ensure data quality and testing consistency

• Develop lab strategy capability roadmap capital plans and staffing plans

• Oversee engine performance durability emissions certification and abuse testing activities

• Ensure safe operation of all engine test cells fuel systems and emissions equipment

• Partner with Engine Design and Controls teams to define development and validation plans

• Manage budgets capital investments and external test partners

• Drive laboratory throughput data quality and on-time delivery of engine development milestones Enforce 5S and workplace hygiene to always ensure safe operations

• Recruit develop coach and retain high-performing engineering technician and supervisory talent

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship for engine development and test engineers

• Establish engineering best practices standard work and continuous improvement culture

• Interface with executive leadership on program status risks and technical tradeoffs

• Lead cross-functional reviews including design validation failure reviews and readiness assessment

• Work with Engineering department to ensure test lab capabilities are in-line with present and future test strategies

• Associates degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent

• 10 years of progressive engine or powertrain engineering experience

• 4 years of people leadership and laboratory or organization development management

• Deep technical understanding of internal combustion engine systems and development processes

• Strong leadership presence with ability to influence across functions

• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Ability to manage multiple complex development programs simultaneously

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

• 15 years of engineering experience

• Experience in engine development validation durability and performance testing

• Experience leading technical teams in regulated environments (EPA CARB EU or equivalent)Experience with gasoline natural gas propane or alternative fuel engines

• Experience with engine dynamometers emissions benches data acquisition and controls systems

• Proven root cause analysis and failure investigation leadership

• Familiarity with engine calibration emissions development and certification processes

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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