Director Engineering- Internal Combustion Engine New Technology Introduction, Analysis and Simulation

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• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related degree;

• 15 years of progressive engineering experience related to internal combustion engines

• 7 years management experience

• Master’s Degree or PhD in related field preferred but not required.

• Experience in industrial/commercial products environment.

• Experience with global product releases throughout the entire product life cycle desired.

• Advanced experience leading engine analysis, simulation, or development teams supporting internal combustion engine and/or generator platforms.

• Expertise in advanced technology engine development, prototype, and testing.

• Expertise in internal combustion engine hardware, controls, and emissions.

• Experience with engine and engine system simulation tools and methods, including GT-SUITE, GT-xCHEM, CHEMKIN, Converge, Ansys Fluent, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, CFD, FEA, and predictive analytics or similar industry tools.

• Experience using advanced simulation insights to influence product roadmaps, power cylinder optimization, emissions strategy, thermal management, aftertreatment design, and system validation priorities.

• Designs and directs the work of the functional area. Selects, coaches, and develops the team, setting objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team.

• Manages organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development.

• Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered and performance is systematically improved.

• Establishes the vision and strategy to drive world-class excellence within the global engines engineering team, including advanced engine analysis, simulation, modeling, and data-driven engineering capabilities that support internal combustion engine design and development.

• Drives results that are specifically targeted to the industrial/commercial market and leads processes with corporate planning and new product development teams.

• Creates and maintains an organizational culture which encourages innovation, collaboration, excitement/commitment and a sense of urgency toward goals, and continuous improvement.

• Challenges team members to question the status quo and ensure that all aspects of the design, development, simulation, validation, and support process are optimal for the engine generator market.

• Effectively manage the development process, including time compression techniques, design/application standards for improved repeatability, global process alignment, and standardized modeling workflows and analysis best practices that improve simulation efficiency and accuracy. Lead department process and best practices documentation.

• Develop and lead the engine analysis and simulation portion of the product development life cycle which includes interaction from the various business segments throughout design, manufacturability, simulation, validation, and serviceability, providing customers the very best in innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Lead the application of 1-D and 3-D simulation, CFD, FEA, in-cylinder combustion analysis, co-simulation, and predictive analytics to evaluate thermal, structural, fluid dynamics, combustion, emissions, reliability, and system performance requirements.

• Ensure the optimal application of technology, simulation tools, data analytics, and engineering resources to meet engine product development requirements.

• Work directly with cross functional teams and product management in developing an advanced technology development roadmap for engines that targets specific customer needs.

• Use simulation results and modeling insights to influence technology roadmaps, emissions reduction strategies, power cylinder optimization, aftertreatment design direction, gaseous fuel system considerations, and product reliability improvements.Manage expenses to ensure regulatory compliance and support corporate goals (e.g. revenue growth, profitability, market penetration).

• Lead benchmarking activity for engine technology.

• Foster collaboration between engineering, sales, operations, finance, and other departments to identify and harvest new engineering concepts, technologies, techniques, standards and procedures.

• Engage in and lead business planning processes, recruitment, retention, talent acquisition, development, and mentoring.

• Sponsor the development of standardized reporting formats and governance for analysis objectives, methods, results, and engineering recommendations.

• Stay informed on relevant technologies, tools, and industry trends in internal combustion engine simulation, emissions modeling, aftertreatment, co-simulation, and predictive analytics to support continuous improvement.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Advanced level experience in team building and leadership skills;

• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple global projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes;

• Advanced understanding of engineering technical issues/needs, financial, sales, and marketing as related to product design and development;

• Deep understanding of internal combustion engine design, operation, testing, exhaust aftertreatment, thermal management, lubrication systems, crankcase ventilation, combustion phasing, turbochargers, exhaust gas recirculation, and gaseous fuel systems;

• Executive-level ability to interpret, challenge, and communicate complex simulation, CFD, FEA, combustion, co-simulation, machine learning, and predictive analytics results to technical and non-technical stakeholders;

• Ability to establish modeling workflows, analysis best practices, and data-driven decision-making standards that improve engineering efficiency, accuracy, and product reliability;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible and high capacity to learn;

• Previous experience with managing a departmental budget.​