Job Summary

The Engine Test Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance activities related to engine testing facilities, test cells, dynamometers, emissions equipment, data acquisition systems, utilities, and supporting infrastructure. The role ensures maximum equipment uptime, reliability, safety, compliance, and operational efficiency while supporting production, validation, development, and certification testing activities.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Leadership Management

- Lead and manage maintenance teams responsible for engine test cells and supporting equipment.
- Develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability.
- Establish maintenance KPIs including uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and equipment availability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
- Manage shift coverage and maintenance resource planning.

Engine Test Cell Equipment Maintenance

- Engine dynamometers
- Fuel systems
- Cooling systems
- Air handling systems
- Exhaust extraction systems
- Emission measurement equipment
- Data acquisition and control systems
- Instrumentation and sensors

Reliability Continuous Improvement

- Implement Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures.
- Lead corrective and preventive action implementation.
- Utilize predictive maintenance tools including vibration analysis, thermography, and condition monitoring.
- Support Industry 4.0 and digital maintenance initiatives.

Safety Compliance

- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain ISO, IATF, and environmental standards.
- Lead lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safety audits.
- Ensure compliance with emissions testing and laboratory standards.
- Drive a zero-injury safety culture.

Budget Asset Management

- Prepare and manage annual maintenance budgets.




- Optimize spare parts inventory and critical spares strategy.
- Manage maintenance contracts and OEM service providers.
- Support capital project planning and execution.
- Evaluate equipment life-cycle costs and replacement plans.

New Equipment Project Management

- Support installation and commissioning of new test cells and testing equipment.
- Participate in factory expansions and new product launch activities.
- Ensure maintainability and reliability requirements are incorporated into recent equipment designs.
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, and suppliers during equipment upgrades.

Team Development

- Develop technical capabilities of maintenance technicians and engineers.
- Conduct performance management and succession planning.
- Establish training programs for advanced diagnostics and automation systems.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Education Experience

Required

- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.
- 5-10 years of maintenance experience in automotive manufacturing, powertrain, or engine testing environments.

Preferred

- Certifications in Reliability Engineering, TPM, Six Sigma, or Project Management.
- Experience with engine dynamometer systems and emissions testing facilities.

Technical Skills

- Engine dynamometer systems
- Automation and control systems (PLC; SCADA)
- Data acquisition systems
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- HVAC and utility systems
- Electrical distribution systems
- Reliability engineering tools
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma

Notes

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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