Senior Fuel Economy Certification Engineer - Irvine, United States - Kett Engineering

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Senior Fuel Economy Certification Engineer

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Job Description

Kett Engineering is looking for a Senior Fuel Economy Certification Engineer to help our Automotive Customer and their reliability team in Irvine
Job Description

Kett Engineering is looking for a Senior Fuel Economy Certification Engineer to help our Automotive Customer and their reliability team in Irvine

This will be a mostly remote position with some potential onsite work in Irvine


Duties include:

Plan and conduct vehicle level testing, and analysis of test results to ensure products meet global Range and Efficiency targets.

Perform Fuel Economy tests and understand test procedures for global markets, including but not limited to North America, Europe, and other markets.

Perform Range and Efficiency calculations to determine Fuel Economy label numbers.

Manage documentation of test assets, software and calibration build levels, and keep track of hardware and software changes over time to ensure compliance with regulations and certifications.

Monitor the status of global regulations as they are updated and research new market entry testing requirements, including vehicle requirements, test equipment, facilities, and procedures.

Work with Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Integration, hardware and software teams to ensure correlation of test results to real world expected behavior while achieving functional objectives.

Troubleshoot and support during chassis dynamometer certification testing. On/off site.
Compile fleet average fuel economy / GHG reports, pre and post model year sales volumes.
Support of powertrain development assisting in detailed data analysis and test validation.
Process development/optimization for power analyzers and energy calculations.

Support development of Battery Electric Vehicles and certification through the design of test procedures, identifying testing facilities and equipment to develop and deliver a product to market efficiently and effectively.

Oversee competitive bench marking for fuel economy, performance, capability, and drivability.
Oversee Coastdowns and vehicle road load determinations.
Expected traveling within the US (up to 25%)

this is what you'll need:

3-5 years' experience in automotive industry for the Sr. Engineer position.
Bachelor of Science in Motorsports Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Computer Engineering, or related Engineering field.

Understanding of Industry Standards (such as SAE) and Regulations (US, EU, and China) regarding vehicle fuel economy and emissions testing and labeling requirements.

Demonstrated reliability and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Deep curiosity to understand the product and how the regulations may be applied.
Experience with formal requirement management tools (Confluence, Jira, and Design Verification Plan and Report, etc.) preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across the organization as well as with external suppliers and vendors.

Company Description

Established in 1953, Kett Engineering is a leader in the Automotive Test and Personnel Services industry. Our goal is to provide our Automotive and OEM customers with superior service.

The strength and success of Kett clearly comes from the people behind the organization. Our workforce is comprised of dedicated, talented and hard working individuals with years of industry experience.

If you have an interest in automotive technology industry, a passion for excellence and a desire to exceed expectations then, we want you on are our team

Established in 1953, Kett Engineering is a leader in the Automotive Test and Personnel Services industry. Our goal is to provide our Automotive and OEM customers with superior service. The strength and success of Kett clearly comes from the people behind the organization. Our workforce is comprised of dedicated, talented and hard working individuals with years of industry experience. If you have an interest in automotive technology industry, a passion for excellence and a desire to exceed expectations then, we want you on are our team
Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level
Employment type

Employment type

Full-time
Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing
Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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