We are actively seeking a dynamic Powertrain Testing Manager to join our team and oversee the daily Foggia R&D; operations of our lab facility located within our FPT Foggia Site. This position will report to PWT Benches, Ops & Prototypes.
Responsibilities include:
- Main accountabilties
- manage lab budget, including OPEX and CAPEX, with full accountability for Foggia testing in accordance with WW guidelines.
- monitoring of economic, performance, and quality KPIs and define/drive action plans to achieve company targets in accordance with WW guidelines.
- test plan site governance (development, durability, reliability, emissions/homologation) in line with the product development roadmap.
- Balance demand vs. available capacity (cells/benches, resources, shifts), managing priorities and conflicts.
- Ensure each test request is feasible, complete, properly prepared, and approved prior to execution.
- Coordinate mechanical/electrical/fluids setup, instrumentation, automation and all pre-test checks (setup verification & sign-off).
- Supervise, mentor,



and train a team of technicians and engineers. Support development of team on technical development and growth
- Direct management responsibility for hiring, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and disciplinary actions.
- Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and skills development plans
- Equipment management, parts procurement and test bench planning in accordance with WW scenarios:
- Manage external vendors, contractors, calibration providers, and equipment suppliers
- Oversee service agreements and vendor performance
- Coordinate with suppliers for commissioning, maintenance, and upgrades to testing equipment
- Testing & Validation:
- Partner with Engineering, Automation and IT to maintain test software and reporting tools
- Installation of engines and instrumentation in the test room
- Monitoring activities in the test room during test execution
- Providing operational support in line with in

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