Manager Technical Engineering - Engine Lab

About the role

The Manager Technical Engineering - Engine Lab is responsible for building, leading, and continuously improving an advanced Engine Development Laboratory capability in support of Generac’s engine strategy.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an Engine Development Laboratory organization aligned to Generac’s engine roadmap
• Develop engineering best practices, standard work, and continuous improvement culture to ensure data quality and testing consistency
• 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
• Interface with executive leadership on program status, risks, and technical tradeoffs
• Lead cross-functional reviews including design validation, failure reviews, and readiness assessments
• Work with Engineering department to ensure test lab capabilities are in-line with present and future test strategies

Requirements

• Associate’s 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
• Able to manage multiple complex development programs simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate’s 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
• Able to manage multiple complex development programs simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls
• Regularly required to stand and walk
• On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders
• 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