Manager, Test Engineer

The Test Engineer will support and oversee the operations of the engine testing laboratory supporting product development and emissions certification.

• Conduct and support both in-house Performance & Emissions (P&E) testing activities of outboard marine Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) for purposes of product development, product verification, platform certification, and continuous improvement.
• Manage and direct daily activities of internal technical staff.
• Lead technical staff to maintain test system equipment including dynamometers, cooling tower(s), process water system, cooling systems, ventilation systems, fuel delivery systems, automation & data acquisition, and instrumentation.
• Develop offline post-processing tools for computation, analysis, reporting, and presentation of test results. Standardize reporting and presentation of standardized tests (emissions test reports, torque/power curves, fuel consumption mapping, heat rejection curves, etc.).
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for standardization of testing, data collection, and reporting. Harmonize SOPs, test procedures, and workflow with Suzuki product development headquarters in Japan.
• Work with Department Manager to specify and procure test equipment to increase engine calibration and emission testing capabilities as necessary.
• Assist technical staff with troubleshooting and resolving issues associated with engine test equipment, emissions analysis equipment, and instrumentation used in the engine testing laboratory.
• Draft test orders for test execution and report test data results.
• Support technical staff with instrumenting outboard marine engine test articles in preparation for testing.
• Support technical staff with installation of outboard marine engine test articles into the engine test cell.
• Interface with PCs and automation system as necessary to tailor automation and data acquisition system for specific tests.
• Support product development engineers with product modifications for the domestic outboard marine market.
• Develop or make recommendations on test procedures, test specifications, and testing equipment.
• Oversee and support laboratory equipment record documentation and maintaining laboratory equipment against compliance standards. Maintain a calibration schedule for laboratory measurement equipment and keep detailed calibration records that meet EPA 40CFR1065 criteria.