Manager - HUB Testing Test Engineering and ProjectsGreenville, SCLevel 108Purpose:
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
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.
