Senior Quality Engineer - Engine Testing

About the role

This role is within the Power Systems business in North America, focusing on diesel engine testing and quality control. It involves overseeing quality control procedures, leading product and part qualifications, analyzing test results, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee quality control procedures in the engine testing area for diesel engines (performance, durability, emissions, etc.).
• Lead and coordinate product and part qualifications, including defining quality criteria, validating new designs, and ensuring successful integration into the engine platform.
• Review and approve test protocols, procedures, and data collection methods to ensure compliance with internal standards and industry regulations.
• Analyze test results to identify trends, deviations, or potential quality issues and drive corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Cook up with the testing team to troubleshoot test stand issues, instrumentation faults, or deviations in engine performance.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supplier quality teams to qualify new or modified components through structured validation and testing plans.
• Develop and implement statistical quality control methods (SPC, Cpk, GR&R, etc.) to monitor engine test outcomes and process capability.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, and applicable environmental and safety regulations.
• Lead root cause analysis and 8D reporting for test-related quality issues.
• Generate detailed test and quality reports for internal reviews and customer documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in quality control or testing within a diesel engine manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines, engine testing protocols, test bench operation, and emissions testing.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM, EPA) and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in data analysis tools and quality software (e.g., Minitab, SAP-QM, LabVIEW, Influx, AVL tools, etc.).
• Experience with failure mode analysis, 8D problem solving, FMEA, and control plan creation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a structured approach in potentially high-pressure environments.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with ISO 9001 and applicable environmental and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with data analysis tools and quality software.
• Experience with failure mode analysis, 8D problem solving, FMEA, and control plan creation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a structured approach in potentially high-pressure environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package including base pay, discretionary bonus plan, health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, a flexible spending account, a health savings account, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, certain paid holidays, paid parental and family care leave, tuition reimbursement, and a long-term incentive plan.