Manager Technical Engineering - Engine Lab (Internal Combustion Engines)

Location: Onsite at hirify.global headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

Company

hirify.global develops power-generation and energy solutions focused on resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy systems.

What you will do

• Build, lead, and continuously improve the Engine Development Laboratory organization.
• Define lab strategies, capability roadmaps, capital plans, staffing plans, engineering standards, and standard work.
• Oversee engine performance, durability, emissions, certification, validation, and abuse testing.
• Ensure safe operation of engine test cells, fuel systems, emissions equipment, and laboratory facilities.
• Partner with Engine Design, Controls, Compliance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Field Quality, and external suppliers on development and validation plans.
• Manage budgets, capital investments, test partners, laboratory throughput, data quality, and development milestones while recruiting and developing technical talent.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive engine or powertrain engineering experience.
• At least 4 years of people leadership and laboratory or organization development management experience.
• Deep technical understanding of internal combustion engine systems and development processes.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex development programs simultaneously.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• 15 years of engineering experience and experience leading technical teams in regulated environments, including EPA, CARB, or EU requirements.
• Experience with gasoline, natural gas, propane, or alternative fuel engines.
• Experience with engine dynamometers, emissions benches, data acquisition, controls systems, calibration, and certification processes.
• Proven leadership in root cause analysis and failure investigations.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-focused laboratory operations with 5S and workplace hygiene standards.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, compliance, quality, supply chain, and external partners.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Physical work includes standing and walking, manipulating controls, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.