Title: Project Engineer / Test Lab Engineer

Location: Van Buren Township, Michigan



Position Summary:
Engine performance and emissions (P&E) calibration engineer with a strong background in combustion analysis, base calibration mapping, and OBD responsible for using expertise with internal combustion engines to deliver customer projects within EPA and CARB regulatory guidelines.  Responsibilities include setting of performance objectives, creation of test plans, use of Design of Experiments and calibration methodology, analysis of engine performance, and emissions data, and use of failure analysis techniques.
 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the technical aspects of assigned projects; monitors progress to assure quality and adherence to requirements of contract documents and government regulatory requirements
• Interfaces with clients in conjunction with leadership to propose, manage and deliver programs according to client and scope, budgets, and schedules
• Writes or contributes to proposals for P&E projects
• Reviews product designs for regulatory compliance and safety, adherence to company standards, and client contract requirements
• Demonstrates initiative, accuracy and thoroughness; improves and promotes quality, provides feedback to improve both product and project performance
• Interfaces with customers to design, modify, and implement test plans
• Analyzes and interprets engine combustion, performance, and emissions data in order to make informed decisions on product and project direction
• Uses failure analysis techniques to identify failure modes and corrective actions
• Monitors own work to ensure quality; looks for ways to improve and promote quality through departmental process improvements; works within approved budget; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources
• Meets productivity standards; strives to increase productivity, completes work in a timely manner
• Conducts research studies to develop new concepts or systems in dynamic systems field
• Delivers superior levels of customer service to both internal and external customers while demonstrating core values of respect, integrity, creativity and innovation, and passion
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Two years of experience includes responsibility for engineering solutions from design to implementation in similar industries
• Background in Internal Combustion Engine development and calibration including emissions and OBD monitor development, tuning, and certification demonstration
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic and matrixed organization
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Access and Power Point
• Familiar with ETAS INCA and ATI Vision engine management software packages