Sr. Performance Simulation Application Engineering Specialist

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About the role

The Building Construction Products (BCP) Division has an opportunity for a Senior Performance Engineering Specialist to be part of the Engine Systems Team based in CMDC, NC. As the Senior Performance Engineering Specialist within the Engine Systems Team, you will lead engine strategy development to support future emissions regulations for BCP products globally. You will manage emissions requirements and communicate them to product groups to align with future product development plans. As a subject matter expert in performance, integration, and emissions, you will guide a team of technical professionals to design and develop new technologies supporting multi-generational product plans (MGPPs) and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, with a focus on meeting global emissions regulations for diesel products.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and multi-generation product planning of new technologies across multiple prime machine product lines globally.
• Develop emerging technologies and guide technology selections based on customer value, maturity, and return on investment.
• Prioritize programs and daily activities based on customer backlog, business impact, technical risks, and overall timelines.
• Model high-quality, high-velocity technical achievements while coordinating, aligning, and leveraging enterprise strategies and investments.
• Identify, track, and communicate industry developments and trends to both technical and commercial teams.
• Develop strong relationships with product groups, system engineering, commercial teams, test and validation, and enterprise partners.
• Mentor a team with deep technical expertise within the Emissions, Performance, and Integration Engineering space.
• Set up and manage remote CAN-based data acquisition devices to monitor engine and emissions system performance and health to support both new product development and current product improvement.
• Lead and specify engine performance requirements including lug curves, transient response characteristics, fuel consumption targets, and extended altitude and cold ambient operating parameters.
• Measure and analyze the performance of engine and emissions systems, identify issues, and partner with the engine division to determine interim and permanent corrective actions.
• Support Scope 3 emissions reporting for BCP.
• Support new technology initiatives including alternative fuels and hybrid powertrains.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other accredited engineering curriculum.
• Effective communication skills to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
• Knowledge of emission regulations, engine design/development, and installation within multiple applications; ability to develop solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Analytical thinking to determine root causes of problems and create alternative solutions.
• Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in completing tasks.
• Problem-solving skills to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems.
• Project management skills to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects efficiently.

Skills

• Ability to communicate globally, collaborate, and build trust across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience coaching and mentoring a team.
• Off-highway machine and hands-on experience.
• Cold start or extended ambient/altitude testing experience, with a willingness to support test and development on machines.
• Direct experience leading engine system design, development, manufacture, and validation in emission performance and architecture.
• Ability to identify and create value delivering a high return on investment for customers.
• Ability to leverage enterprise investments and align with corporate strategies.
• Technical validation experience (DFMEA, DOE).
• Six Sigma Black Belt – DMAIC.
• Experience with simulation and reporting tools (Python, MATLAB, Dynasty, Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Proficiency with CANape, CANalyzer, Cadet, DATK, Python, SQL.

Schedule

This position requires working onsite five days a week (Monday to Friday). Travel is expected at 10-25% (domestic and international).

Pay

Summary pay range: $147,760.00 - $221,640.00. Compensation and benefits may vary depending on job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines).
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.).
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Health Lifestyle Programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts.
• Career Development.
• Incentive bonus.
• Disability benefits.
• Life Insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Adoption benefits.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

These benefits also apply to part-time employees. Domestic relocation is available for this position.