Engine Test Methods Lead

Key Responsibilities

Standards & Procedure Ownership:

• Develop, publish, and maintain corporate engine testing standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Establish standardized test methods for:
  • Durability Validation
  • Mechanical Development Testing
  • Oil Consumption Measurement / Validation
• Ensure all test procedures are version-controlled, accessible, and traceable.

Methodology Development:

Define test methodologies to ensure:

• Repeatability and reproducibility across test cells and facilities
• Alignment with regulatory, internal validation, and program requirements

Develop test definitions including:

• Test setup requirements
• Instrumentation standards
• Data acquisition and validation criteria
• Pass/fail and exit criteria

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices:

Capture and institutionalize lessons learned from:

• Test failures
• Warranty issues
• Field returns and root cause investigations

Drive continuous improvement of test methods based on:

• New technologies (e.g., electrification integration, hybrid systems)
• Emerging failure modes

Lead benchmarking of internal vs. industry best practices.

Cross-Functional Alignment:

Collaborate with:

• Engine design engineering
• Validation and reliability teams
• Engine build and Mobile Engine Test Stand teams
• Test cell operations team
• Supplier quality and manufacturing
• Global Testing Leads within Stellantis

Ensure test methods support design validation plans (DVP&R) and program timing.

Training & Deployment:

• Develop and deliver training for engineers and technicians on test methods and procedures.
• Support rollout and adoption of new or updated standards across all test facilities.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for test execution issues.

Digital Tools & Documentation Systems:

Manage and improve documentation systems (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Lists, PLM systems).

Enable structured storage and searchability of:

• Test procedures
• Templates
• Test reports and historical data

Support integration with automated data acquisition and reporting tools.

Typical Deliverables:

• New and updated engine test standards released
• Harmonized Engine DVP&R test plan
• Approved test procedures and templates released in be Standard
• Test method validation reports
• Lessons learned / best practice databases updated with new findings
• Training materials and rollout plans

Success Metrics:

• Standardization of test methods across all facilities
• Reduction in test variability and repeat failures through new or updated procedures, best practices and lessons learned implementation
• Improved correlation between test results and field performance
• Increased efficiency in test planning and execution
• Timely updates and deployment of procedures

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Engine Development and/or Validation
• Understanding of automotive processes such as DFMEA, DVP&R, DFSS, DRBTR, etc.
• Familiarity with automotive internal combustion engine design, development, and testing
• Test cell operations and instrumentation experience
• Understanding of reliability and durability testing (e.g., R90C90 concept)
• Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience
• Experience writing and managing technical standards and procedures
• Critical character traits to ensure success: organizational skills, technical leadership, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and governance discipline, action oriented, dealing with ambiguity, customer focus

• Masters in Engineering degree with emphasis in engine development, engine validation, control systems, or calibration
• Experience in advanced engine technologies (turbocharging, hybridization, emissions systems)
• Experience in developing, writing, and releasing engine validation specifications
• 10 years or more in design, development, quality, manufacturing, and/or validation of engines or powertrains
• Experience in Data acquisition systems (e.g., ETAS, AVL, Horiba)
• Experience in Test planning and scheduling optimization
• Experience with digital tools (SharePoint, Power Apps, data systems)