Engineering & Test Lab Manager

Manager - HUB Testing Test Engineering and Projects Greenville, SC Level 108 Purpose: The position is responsible for HUB bearing (HUB) testing to support HUB product development. Additionally, the position is responsible for Test Engineering/Tool Design, and Projects for JTEKT North America bearing testing. This position contributes to the mission of JTEKT Product /Application Engineering to develop new products and support current products. Responsibilities and Deliverables: • Execution and issuing of results for HUB tests • Test Engineering and Tool Design support for the entirety of Bearing Engineering Shared Services (ESS) • Maintain a safe working environment (in coordination with other lab managers) • Project support for the entirety of Engineering Shared Services ◦ New equipment procurement ◦ Major improvement efforts (machine rebuilds, control upgrades, etc.) • Testing execution activities: Leads planning meetings with requestors, stakeholders, and project teams, plans preparation work for projects and future tests; supports Test Lab staff as needed with test preparation, setup and execution; ensures documentation meets established guidelines and requirements of IATF16949; utilizes reliability engineering skills to verify closure reports are accurate and meet test request requirements; validate machine builds. Track and maintain lab performance to Key Performance Indicators. • Support of Product Validation and New Business Launches: Works closely and proactively with Application and Product Engineering management to identify gaps in capability to support new product/business launches; identifies and leads the development/implementation of countermeasures to support future needs. • Supervision of Test Lab staff: Manages performance, coaches, defines priorities and assigns projects and daily responsibilities; approves weekly time sheets. Succession planning and support staff training and development. • Identification of future needs (equipment / resources / skill gaps) and continuous improvement of existing processes Requirements: • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience with 15+ years of relevant technical skills development Past experience must have included the following • 5+ years experience - Supervision of exempt and non-exempt associates • Experience with automated machines, sensors, and data acquisition systems. Ability to troubleshoot problems with hardware and software. • Proven track record leading technical teams and projects. • Experience with quality management systems, specifically IATF16949 • Demonstrated aptitude with mechanical and electrical systems. • Interest in learning about and applying AI or analytics tools to testing systems and processes. Other Desirable Experience: • Knowledge of bearing design, applications, manufacturing, and/or damage analysis • Knowledge and experience with statistical and reliability engineering theory, methods and tools • Experience with life testing rigs and accelerated testing of components • Experience with machine design and build preferred. • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Microsoft Computer software – Word / Excel / PowerPoint • Exploration of AI or analytics tools • Project planning and execution • Team skills Work Environment: • The duties of this position will require exposure to areas that require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and safety shoes. • Work is performed primarily in an office setting in a lab environment and will require substantial amount of time working on a computer. • May require lifting of objects up to 40 lbs. • Travel should be minimal, but may be occasionally required for machine builds, plant visits, or training.