Descrizione dell'offerta
We are actively seeking a dynamic Powertrain Testing Manager to join our team and oversee the daily Foggia R&D operations of our lab facility located within our FPT Foggia Site. This position will report to PWT Benches, Ops & Prototypes.
Responsibilities include:
- Main accountabilties
- manage lab budget, including OPEX and CAPEX, with full accountability for Foggia testing in accordance with WW guidelines.
- monitoring of economic, performance, and quality KPIs and define/drive action plans to achieve company targets in accordance with WW guidelines.
- test plan site governance (development, durability, reliability, emissions/homologation) in line with the product development roadmap.
- Balance demand vs. available capacity (cells/benches, resources, shifts), managing priorities and conflicts.
- Ensure each test request is feasible, complete, properly prepared, and approved prior to execution.
- Coordinate mechanical/electrical/fluids setup, instrumentation, automation and all pre-test checks (setup verification & sign-off).
- Supervise, mentor, and train a team of technicians and engineers. Support development of team on technical development and growth
- Direct management responsibility for hiring, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and disciplinary actions.
- Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and skills development plans
- Equipment management, parts procurement and test bench planning in accordance with WW scenarios:
- Manage external vendors, contractors, calibration providers, and equipment suppliers
- Oversee service agreements and vendor performance
- Coordinate with suppliers for commissioning, maintenance, and upgrades to testing equipment
- Testing & Validation:
- Partner with Engineering, Automation and IT to maintain test software and reporting tools
- Installation of engines and instrumentation in the test room
- Monitoring activities in the test room during test execution
- Providing operational support in line with instructions coming from the engineering functions
- Completing the test cell logbook
- Maintain high standards and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards (testing, maintenance, workshop, warehouse).
- Full accountability for lab safety, EHS compliance, and risk mitigation
- Develop, implement, and enforce SOPs, safety protocols, and emergency response plans
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Full time presence on site required
Required Skills, Education and Experience:
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing technical teams in a lab environment
- Strong technical foundation in internal combustion engine principles and powertrain systems.
- A quality mindset with a focus on accuracy, repeatability, and data integrity
- In-depth knowledge of emissions legislation and regulatory testing requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communciation skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams
- Ability to operate successfully within a complex, multifunctional, global, and cross-functional organization.
- Results oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for outcomes
- Ability to perform effectively under pression while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or related field).
- Minimum 7+ years in test engineering, powertrain systems, or lab management, with experience in diesel engine development, electric vehicles, or traditional automotive components.