Powertrain Test Manager

What to Expect

• Reporting to the Senior Testing Engineer Manager, he/she will be responsible for the powertrain test team and facility.
• Facilitate a powertrain test and analysis service to the powertrain function group.
• Support the Quality team with powertrain Quality Concerns RCA and resolution.
• Work with the Powertrain Team, Chief Engineers, and Project Management Office to provide guidance on the suitability of Powertrain technologies to meet product attribute expectations.
• Work closely with the project teams to enable the correct allocation of funds within the budget (VTC) to meet the DVP requirements.
• Plan the testing activities to ensure minimum test cell downtime.
• Manage the powertrain testing budget ensuring costs are within target and highlighting any potential overspend in a timely fashion.
• Manage the powertrain test facility ensuring it maintained to a high standard and all CIP opportunities are exploited.

What You'll Do

• Conduct detailed planning of Powertrain test activities across multiple programmes and projects. This includes but not limited to; hardware procurement, instrumentation preparation, test hardware assembly, test time, reporting time, post-test inspections.
• Work with testing partners or technical partners to coordinate facilities, resources, and equipment to support efficient execution of the test plan within agreed budget constraints.
• Manage operational and capital expenditure for the department.
• Identify and support improvements in testing efficiency.
• Forecast all spend requirements at least one year ahead.
• Ensure tests are fully defined by the Function Group in a test request or as part of the programme Design Validation Plan (DVP).
• Ensure testing activities are completed to the pre-defined test specification.
• Review, approve and upload test reports to the MRN database and send to the necessary internal customer.
• Maintain close relationships with other engineers across Powertrain (Engine, Systems, Transmission, Hybrid) and the business in general to better understand their testing requirements.

• Support root cause investigations of powertrain issues identified during various rig and vehicle testing.
• Preparation and presentation of material to support external and internal project status reviews as required.

• Mentor the team in any of the above aspects to complement their roles.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive knowledge of all Powertrain systems including ICE, Hybrid, Transmission & Powertrain Systems and their corresponding testing techniques.
• Experienced with Powertrain calibration and data analysis tools including ETAS, AVL Cameo, Concerto, Vector etc.
• Experienced in a test, development environment – test set up, instrumentation, logging, fault analysis, data processing and reporting for rigs and vehicles.
• Familiarity with high voltage systems.
• Python, MATLAB and SIMULINK experience is preferable.
• PC literate and at ease with MS Office products is essential

What We'll Do for You

• A passion for high performance Powertrain engineering.
• Well organised and independent – able to work in a team and autonomously with minimal supervision.
• A positive, proactive attitude with a very good attention to detail
• An engaging mind, open to new problems outside their normal comfort zone.
• A willingness to engage in debate and discussion.
• Ability to communicate clearly across all levels of the business.
• Good team skills, willingness to work cross-functionally with excellent communication skills.
• Delivery focused – with demonstrable track record of on-time delivery.
• Capable of representing a world class automotive brand
• Able to remain focused under pressure.

Empathy, a willingness to listen and see others’ points of view

Who Are We?

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It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.

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