Current Product Powertrain - System Performance Technical Specialist

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Current Product Powertrain - System Performance Technical Specialist to join our team specializing in Engineering in Columbus, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

- Lead Product Problem Solving (PPS) projects for complex components/systems, ensuring accountability, timely delivery, and alignment with project goals despite ambiguity

- Engage and influence cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs, align priorities, and drive informed decisions on design and feasibility

- Make high-impact decisions on analysis, testing, and execution details that accelerate project progress while maintaining technical rigor and quality

- Mentor engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering tools and processes

- Serve as a recognized subject matter expert, influencing technical direction, strengthening team decision-making, and advancing expertise within the discipline

- Coordinate and guide technicians, students, and junior engineers, enabling effective execution while building team capability through mentorship and knowledge sharing

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

- College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is required.
- Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.
- This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

- Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making.
- Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

This position is in the System Performance, Aftertreatment, Controls, and Emissions (SPACE) team, which delivers product improvements for EBU platforms in North America, using the 7-step problem solving approach.

Key position responsibilities:

- Lead PPS projects and investigations in the areas of on-board diagnostics (OBD), engine or aftertreatment performance, emissions, controls.
- Apply system thinking and data analysis to identify and resolve the assignable cause for the product issue. Implement step 3 improvements where feasible.
- Plan and execute/direct testing, simulations, and field data analysis.
- Manage project schedule.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to other engineers on the team.
- Lead functional excellence initiatives to improve capability of tools/processes

Requirements:

Successful candidates will possess:

- Strong critical thinking, analysis, project leadership and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of engine systems with experience in delivering relevant subsystems/features. Prior experience in calibration, controls or on-board diagnostics projects is strongly desired.
- Experience with Matlab and Simulink. Experience with simulation tools such as CROSS, GT-Suite, etc is desired.
- Experience or interest in applying structured problem-solving approaches to projects.