Manager Technical Engineering - Engine Lab
Core
Building, leading, and improving an advanced Engine Development Laboratory to support new product development, technology roadmap execution, validation, and lifecycle improvement for internal combustion and alternative fuel engines.
Role type
Manager, Technical Engineering (Engine Lab)
Builds
Engine development, durability, certification, emissions, and performance testing capabilities
Domain
Power generation / Internal combustion engines / Alternative fuels
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Internal combustion engine systems expertise, people leadership, organizational development management, budget management, cross-functional partnership, strategic planning, safety compliance, talent recruitment and retention, technical mentorship, executive communication, cross-functional review leadership, test strategy alignment
Preferred skills
Regulated environment leadership (EPA, CARB, EU), alternative fuel engine experience, engine dynamometer and emissions bench operation, data acquisition and controls systems, root cause analysis, failure investigation, engine calibration and emissions development
Technologies
Engine dynamometers, emissions benches, data acquisition systems, controls systems
Responsibilities
Establish and lead an Engine Development Laboratory organization aligned to the engine roadmap; Establish engineering best practices, standard work, and continuous improvement culture; 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; Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing engineering, technician, and supervisory talent; Provide technical leadership and mentorship for engine development and test engineers; 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
Seniority
Manager, people leadership & technical strategy