Wind Tunnel Test Engineer

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.

We are hiring a Wind Tunnel Test Engineer in Allen Park, MI.

The Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting wind tunnel-related projects, providing technical expertise, and assisting operators and technicians with troubleshooting and problem resolution. This role requires collaboration with management, technical staff, and on‑site clients to ensure successful project execution and high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of wind tunnel testing programs and processes.
• Collaborate effectively with management, technicians, and client representatives to deliver projects on schedule and exceed customer expectations.
• Review, revise, and maintain work instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Provide engineering and technical support for equipment upgrades, refurbishments, and improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with technicians in a hands‑on environment to support testing operations, maintenance activities, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Serve as a technical resource for operators and support personnel.

• Maintain and update project tracking spreadsheets and documentation.
• Monitor and communicate project status, milestones, and progress to stakeholders.
• Assist with diagnosing and resolving technical issues affecting project execution.
• Communicate project changes, risks, and schedule impacts to management and clients in a timely manner.
• Provide technical consultation and guidance to operators to ensure safe and efficient testing operations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering from an accredited engineering school
• Two (2) years of engineering experience or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school preferred
• Technical understanding of data acquisition and instrumentation interface/communication
• Operational knowledge of instrumentation equipment related to test systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good collaboration skills, able to work with multiple people and manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• Excellent English skills (oral, reading, writing and listening)
• Ability to communicate and interact well with others
• Expert with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Project)
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills
• Positive attitude and strong desire to excel

• Lifting:
  Up to 50 lbs., 25%
• Climbing:
  Up to 25%
• Crawling:
  Up to 10%
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing):
  Slip resistant, hardened toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard had in designated areas, 100%
• Unusual physical requirements:
  Sitting (75%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%)
• High noise level:
  Exposure to high noise areas possible in test facility, 25%

• Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?:
  Inside, office environment, test lab, 100%
• Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: UP to 15%
• Hazardous conditions - What are they?:
  Exposure to test and industrial equipment, 50%
• Travel/transportation requirements:
  May require occasional local travel, 10%

• Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?:
  Computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, 100%
• Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: NA
• Tools used in trade - which ones?:
  Occasional use of hand tools, 25%
• Other: NA

• Overtime, regular days, off days:
  Monday through Friday and occasional weekends, 100%
• Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd:
  Day shift and possible off‑shift per month
• Necessity for regular attendance:
  Critical, 100%
• Urgency for punctuality:
  Critical, 100%

Candidates must successfully complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screening and background check.

Employees are expected to…