Senior Engineering Supervisor, Wheel End Test Lab

Knorr Bremse Group; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, is seeking a Supervisor, Engineering - Test (Wheel End - Lab) on-site in Bowling Green, KY. You will lead a team conducting wheel end brake tests, develop procedures, analyze data, and drive improvements in testing methods and lab policies.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong engineering knowledge, and collaboration with product engineering.

Qualifications

• 8 years minimum experience with foundation brake hardware testing and leadership in automotive/commercial vehicle industry.
• Knowledge of ISO17025 is strongly preferred.
• Ability to lead technical activities and guide by example.
• Experience with laboratory process improvements and Six Sigma is valued.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily test activity and performance of direct reports including coaching and performance reviews.
• Lead test planning with product engineering for disc and drum brakes, slack adjusters, actuators.
• Manage test resources, calibration, efficiency and utilization.
• Develop metrics to improve productivity and quality.
• Provide technical direction to technicians and support to other departments.
• Write and review test reports, ensure DVP&R execution and compliance.
• Introduce new testing tools and data processing methods.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Test planning

Problem solving

Data analysis

DOE

Project coordination

Team supervision

Lab testing

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Test Request System

MS Project

MiniTab

Reliability Tools

Data Acquisition Systems

Automated test Software

Advanced Office

Advanced Excel

LabVIEW

Diadem

IMC or HBM

Job description

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, is seeking a Supervisor, Engineering - Test (Wheel End - Lab) on-site in Bowling Green, KY. You will lead a team conducting wheel end brake tests, develop procedures, analyze data, and drive improvements in testing methods and lab policies.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong engineering knowledge, and collaboration with product engineering.