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We are looking for a talented Current Product Improvement - 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, feasibility, and system architecture
• 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

Additional Information:

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.

Successful candidates will possess:

• Strong critical thinking, analysis, project leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with engine systems, controls, calibration, diagnostics, or performance-related projects is preferred
• Experience with Matlab and Simulink. Experience with simulation tools such as CROSS, GT-Suite, etc is preferred.
• Experience or interest in applying structured problem-solving approaches to projects.

Compensation:

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute product development PPS Projects effectively, ensuring alignment to requirements, timelines, and quality targets across the full product lifecycle
• Build strong technical depth in system performance and tuning of the engine and aftertreatment
• Apply disciplined, data-driven problem-solving methods to diagnose issues, determine root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Drive development and tuning of controls and diagnostics strategies
• Plan and execute testing, simulations, and field data analysis to support product improvements
• Use systems thinking to evaluate interactions across mechanical, thermal, and control systems
• Proactively identify and mitigate failure modes using structured approaches to improve product reliability and reduce risk early in development
• Demonstrate strong professional competencies-clear communication, sound decision-making, resourcefulness, and collaboration-while managing complexity and delivering results through diverse, cross-functional teams

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.