Supervisor, Engineering - Test (Wheel End - Lab)

Knorr-Bremse • Bowling Green, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will perform a full range of technical work on the Wheel End Laboratory including FMEA’s, DVP’s, writing new test procedures, sign-off test reports, draft laboratory management policies & procedures, test report templates, measurement uncertainty budgets and inter-laboratory correlation studies. This position also runs laboratory empirical investigations resolving component level root-cause analysis. This role provides developmental opportunity for those aspiring to move into Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a team environment. E.g. DFSS, 8D RCA DFMEA and DVP&R processes
• MS Project and Gantt Chart resource leveling
• Able to write test procedures, test templates and test plans
• Able to support standard development with legal institutes. E.g. SAE, ISO
• Knowledge of ISO17025
• Knowledge of air brake system. E.g. Air Disc Brakes, S-cam Brakes, Drum Brakes, Actuator, Air Chambers, Slack Adjusters.
• Experience running brake tests on inertia dynamometer
• Experience with calibration of laboratory equipment
• Statistical capability
• Skilled in DOE (Design of Experiments) techniques
• Reliability Methods
• Process Improvements
• Knowledge, application, identification of C/C (Critical Characteristics), S/C (Special Characteristics), P/C (Pass Thru Characteristics)
• Metrology, data acquisition & control, test equipment & instrumentation, test standards & procedures as applied wheel end brake products.
• Document control with Teamcenter Unified Architecture or similar system for engineering drawings, specifications, test procedures, test reports.
• Effective at communicating complex testing principles with a variety of audience including customers and suppliers
• Detail oriented and driven to complete Test Requests on time as per priority provided by internal and external customers
• Manual resource leveling of Master Gantt charts
• Strong Root Cause Analysis (RCA) skills
• Exceptional Test Report writing skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Solid analytical skills
• Solid understanding on calibration management
• Strong understanding on bench test tool/equipment such as inertia dynamometer, vibration, fatigue, instrumentation, strain gage measurements.
• Self-organized and goal oriented
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
• Customer focus (internal and external customers)
• Must be able to use the following tools: Test Request System, MS Project, MiniTab, Reliability Tools, Data Acquisition Systems, Automated test Software, Advanced Office Package, Advanced Excel, Labview, Diadem, IMC or HBM
• 8 years minimum experience with foundation brake hardware testing and leadership with progressively responsible position within the automotive industry or commercial vehicle industry is required.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ISO17025 is strongly preferred.
• Capability to lead technical activities and guide by the example will be highly regarded.
• Experience on laboratory process improvements is strongly preferred.
• 8D process experience and demonstrated implementation of PCA solutions will be highly regarded.
• Six Sigma experience is strongly preferred.
• Project coordination experience is strongly preferred.
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily test activity and performance of direct reports, engineer and technicians including coaching, identifying business goals, growing individual skills, completing performance reviews, hiring/disciplinary decisions.
• Leads test planning activities with product engineering for disc brake, drum brakes, slack adjuster and actuator product lines
• Manage test resources and equipment calibration, efficiency and utilization.
• Develop metrics to drive improved productivity and quality
• Provide technical direction and support to technicians performing tests.
• Promote and support a team focus toward meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
• Plans, conducts, and coordinates a broad range of complex engineering technical assignments requiring an in-depth knowledge of foundation brake hardware and laboratory testing techniques.
• Responsible for DVP&R execution in accordance with laboratory policy and program timing providing point of contact for laboratory test request status.
• Responsible for approval of all test reports described on a DVP&R, accountable for evaluation of technical information provided in a test report and checking the interpretation of test results.
• Analyze test data and write test reports to clearly document test results and conclusions.
• Regarded as a foundation brake hardware technical expert in the area of laboratory test methods.
• Will be a support resource to other Bendix departments requiring test support.
• Responsible to introduce new tools related to testing and data processing.
• Responsible for 5s + 1 audits, SCARs & PARs.
• Interface with and give presentations to internal and external customers.

Benefits

• group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.
• company’s 401k plan.
• 120 hours of vacation leave
• 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence
• 12 paid holidays
• 1 floating holiday
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• purchase company stock
• annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior