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Engine Test Methods Lead
Stellantis
📍 Auburn Hills
HybridFull-time
Job description
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Engine Test Methods Lead is responsible for the development, governance, and continuous improvement of all engine testing standards, procedures, and best practices across the organization. This role ensures consistent, repeatable, and high-quality test execution by defining validated methodologies, maintaining documentation control, and driving alignment across engineering, validation, and test operations teams.</span><br /><br /></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This position serves as the central authority for engine test methods, supporting product development, validation, and warranty reduction initiatives through robust, standardized testing practices.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Standards & Procedure Ownership:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop, publish, and maintain corporate engine testing standards, procedures, and best practices.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Establish standardized test methods for:</span>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Durability Validation</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mechanical Development Testing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oil Consumption Measurement / Validation</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ensure all test procedures are version-controlled, accessible, and traceable.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Methodology Development:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Define test methodologies to ensure:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Repeatability and reproducibility across test cells and facilities</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Alignment with regulatory, internal validation, and program requirements</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop test definitions including:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Test setup requirements</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Instrumentation standards</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Data acquisition and validation criteria</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Pass/fail and exit criteria</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Continuous Improvement & Best Practices:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Capture and institutionalize lessons learned from:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Test failures</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Warranty issues</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Field returns and root cause investigations</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Drive continuous improvement of test methods based on:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">New technologies (e.g., electrification integration, hybrid systems)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Emerging failure modes</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead benchmarking of internal vs. industry best practices.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Cross-Functional Alignment:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate with:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Engine design engineering</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Validation and reliability teams</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Engine build and Mobile Engine Test Stand teams</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Test cell operations team</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Supplier quality and manufacturing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Global Testing Leads within Stellantis</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ensure test methods support design validation plans (DVP&R) and program timing.<br /><br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><u>Training & Deployment</u></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop and deliver training for engineers and technicians on test methods and procedures.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support rollout and adoption of new or updated standards across all test facilities.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for test execution issues.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><u>Digital Tools & Documentation Systems:</u></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Manage and improve documentation systems (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Lists, PLM systems).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Enable structured storage and searchability of:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Test procedures</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Templates</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Test reports and historical data</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support integration with automated data acquisition and reporting tools:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Typical Deliverables:</span></p>
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<li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">New and updated engine test standards released</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Harmonized Engine DVP&R test plan</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Approved test procedures and templates released in beStandard</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Test method validation reports</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lessons learned / best practice databases updated with new findings</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Training materials and rollout plans</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Success Metrics:</span></p>
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<li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Standardization of test methods across all facilities</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Reduction in test variability and repeat failures through new or updated procedures, best practices and lessons learned implementation</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Improved correlation between test results and field performance</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Increased efficiency in test planning and execution</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Timely updates and deployment of procedures</span></li>
</ul><div> <p><strong>Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind</strong></p> <p><strong>Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage</strong></p> <p>From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.</p> <p><strong>Generous Paid Time Off <br /></strong></p> <p>We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24<em>th</em> through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.</p> <p><strong>Competitive Retirement Savings Plans</strong></p> <p>We help you plan for the future with:</p> <ul type="disc"> <ul> <li>An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans</li> <li>An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Income Protection & Insurance Options</strong></p> <p>Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.</p> <p><strong>Company Vehicle Lease Program</strong></p> <p>Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.</p> <p><strong>Family Building Benefit</strong></p> <p>We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.</p> <p><strong>Support for Your Growth and Giving Back</strong></p> <p>We believe in investing in your future and your passions:</p> <ul type="disc"> <ul> <li>Tuition reimbursement</li> <li>Student loan refinancing programs</li> <li>18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>And so much more!</strong></p> <p>When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.</p> </div>