Manager Facilities Engineering
Core
Leading maintenance activities for engine testing facilities, test cells, dynamometers, and supporting infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
Role type
Manager, Facilities Engineering (Engine Test Maintenance)
Builds
Engine test cells, dynamometers, emissions equipment, and data acquisition systems for production, validation, and certification testing.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Powertrain / Engine testing
Required skills
Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Preventive/Predictive Maintenance strategies, Team leadership, Budget management, Project management, ISO/IATF compliance knowledge, Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems, Automation/Control systems (PLC/SCADA), Data acquisition systems, HVAC/Utility systems, Electrical distribution systems
Preferred skills
Reliability Engineering certification, TPM, Six Sigma, Project Management certification, Experience with engine dynamometer systems, Emissions testing facility experience
Technologies
PLC, SCADA, Vibration analysis tools, Thermography equipment, Condition monitoring software, Data acquisition systems
Responsibilities
Lead and manage maintenance teams for engine test cells; Develop and implement maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, corrective); Establish and track maintenance KPIs (uptime, MTBF, MTTR); Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures; Manage annual maintenance budgets and spare parts inventory; Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (ISO, IATF); Support installation and commissioning of new test equipment; Develop technical capabilities of maintenance technicians and engineers.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership
