Manager, Test Engineering

SUMMARY 

The Test Systems Manager is responsible for the supervision of employees, projects relating to the test systems for automotive ICE and EV powertrain applications, and must comply with all safety, quality, quantity, and housekeeping standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support the Global Test group establish test standards and specifications.
• Supervises all projects relating to the test stands.
• Responsible for all processes, equipment, employees, safety, and housekeeping of the area and meeting production quality and quantity standards.
• Responsible for development and adherence to the policies, procedures and instructions of ATC’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) as related to end of line testing.
• Develop the capability and capacity of the end of line test stand equipment including recommending maximum utilization of equipment and manpower.
• Develops and maintains the Test Engineering Department, including hiring, firing, training, accountability and rewarding of employees in the group.
• Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Organizes work for smooth operations including reviewing manpower and equipment requirements based on production needs and line efficiency.
• Assures that established policy, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Troubleshoots problems and facilitates problem solving teams.
• Assist in feasibility reviews and quote process of new programs. 
• Lead R&D development for future programs by determining test and communication protocols.
• Provides regular status reports and updates to Customer’s Engineering Department Management as to progress on test projects and launches.
• Provides regular status reports and updates to ATC Program Management of progress on test projects and launches.

Not completely required but a plus:  

1. Have working knowledge of transmissions, drivelines, or engines.
2. Have worked with equipment supported by VMC or WMA
3. Knowledge of National Instruments software LabView and Test stand
4. Willing to travel domestically and internationally to support customers and other ATC locations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Directly supervises up to 10 employees.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, improving, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to communicate effectively with oral and written communication including telephone conversation.

COMPUTER SKILLS 

Ability to operate PC computer, using word processing, spreadsheet and data base software applications.  Ability to format memos, spreadsheets and graphs.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  Ability to interpret company and departmental financial data.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this