Manager Technical Engineering - Engine Lab

Role Overview

The Manager Technical Engineering - Engine Lab is responsible for building, leading, and continuously improving an advanced Engine Development Laboratory capability in support of Generac’s engine strategy. This role provides technical and people leadership for all engine development, durability, certification, emissions, and performance testing activities.

What You Will Do

Establish and lead an Engine Development Laboratory organization, oversee engine performance, durability, emissions, certification, and abuse testing activities, and manage budgets, capital investments, and external test partners.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This leader partners closely with Engine Design, Controls, Compliance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Field Quality, and external suppliers to ensure safe, robust, and data-driven engine development execution. The position requires internal combustion engine (ICE) and/or alternative fuel engine development expertise combined with strong organizational leadership skills.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Paid holidays