Engineering & Test Lab Manager

Responsibilities

• Execution and issuing of results for HUB tests
• Test Engineering and Tool Design support for the entirety of Bearing Engineering Shared Services (ESS)
• Maintain a safe working environment (in coordination with other lab managers)
• Project support for the entirety of Engineering Shared Services
• New equipment procurement
• Major improvement efforts (machine rebuilds, control upgrades, etc.)
• Testing execution activities: Leads planning meetings with requestors, stakeholders, and project teams, plans preparation work for projects and future tests; supports Test Lab staff as needed with test preparation, setup and execution; ensures documentation meets established guidelines and requirements of IATF16949; utilizes reliability engineering skills to verify closure reports are accurate and meet test request requirements; validate machine builds.
• Track and maintain lab performance to Key Performance Indicators
• Support of Product Validation and New Business Launches: Works closely and proactively with Application and Product Engineering management to identify gaps in capability to support new product/business launches; identifies and leads the development/implementation of countermeasures to support future needs.
• Supervision of Test Lab staff: Manages performance, coaches, defines priorities and assigns projects and daily responsibilities; approves weekly time sheets.
• Succession planning and support staff training and development. Identification of future needs (equipment / resources / skill gaps) and continuous improvement of existing processes

Requirements

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience with 15+ years of relevant technical skills development
• Past experience must have included the following 5+ years experience - Supervision of exempt and non-exempt associates
• Experience with automated machines, sensors, and data acquisition systems
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with hardware and software
• Proven track record leading technical teams and projects
• Experience with quality management systems, specifically IATF16949
• Demonstrated aptitude with mechanical and electrical systems
• Interest in learning about and applying AI or analytics tools to testing systems and processes

Other Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of bearing design, applications, manufacturing, and/or damage analysis
• Experience with statistical and reliability engineering theory, methods and tools
• Experience with life testing rigs and accelerated testing of components
• Experience with machine design and build preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Computer software – Word / Excel / PowerPoint
• Exploration of AI or analytics tools