Project Lead – Large Diesel Engine Testing

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Job Summary:

The Project Lead is responsible for overseeing complex diesel engine testing projects for the Large CAT Engines and the Perkins 5000/4000 series. This role demands strong technical expertise, effective cross-functional coordination, excellent communication skills, and solid project management abilities to ensure that engine performance testing is delivered successfully, aligning with business objectives, meeting quality standards, and complying with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution -

     •       Define and develop project scope to address business challenges and opportunities.

     •       Lead the execution of engine testing projects, ensuring alignment with technical objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.

     •       Monitor project progress, manage risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Cross-Functional Coordination -

     •       Coordinate resources and facilitate collaboration across global teams, including the Engine product development team, Test Cell operations team, Engine Performance team, Performance teams, Platform teams, TC-L Analysts, and Operations teams in India, the UK, and the USA.

     •       Ensure effective communication and alignment among all stakeholders.

Technical Leadership

    •        Maintain deep understanding of Test Cell operations at TC-L and ensure operational readiness.

    •        Drive engine performance development and testing, ensuring compliance with Conformity of Production (CoP) standards.

    •        Troubleshoot technical issues and provide expert guidance on resolution strategies.

Team & Resource Management -

    •        Direct project staffing, motivate team members, and foster a high-performance culture.

   •         Lead team meetings, track deliverables, and ensure accountability across the project team.

   •         Recognize and promote contributions of individual team members.

Financial Oversight -

   •         Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability.

   •         Provide regular updates on cost performance and resource utilization.

Documentation & Reporting -

   •         Maintain comprehensive documentation of test procedures, results, and compliance records.

   •         Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders and leadership.

Required Qualifications:

   •         Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical/Thermal Engineering from an accredited institution.

   •         Proven experience in Diesel Engine Test Cell operations.

   •         Strong background in diesel engine performance development and testing.

   •         Demonstrated project management experience with cross-functional teams and budget oversight.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Technical Excellence -

   •         Extensive experience in resolving complex technical challenges and mentoring others in technical problem-solving.

   •         Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Project Management -

   •         Proficient in planning, organizing, and controlling large-scale projects.

   •         Skilled in risk management, stakeholder communication, and performance tracking.

Team Management -

   •         Ability to lead diverse teams, define roles and responsibilities, and drive team success.

   •         Recognizes and celebrates team contributions.

Requirements Analysis

   •         Expertise in eliciting, analyzing, and documenting business and technical requirements.

   •         Skilled in using tools for traceability and quality assurance.

Product Design & Development

   •         Experience in designing and developing engine systems from concept to production.

   •         Ability to create prototypes and validate design concepts.

Influencing Through Expertise

   •         Builds credibility through technical knowledge and effective communication.

   •         Influences decision-making by providing data-driven insights and recommendations.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

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