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Excel Engineering

Powertrain testing and emissions regulation compliance

Engineering Project Manager

Full-Time
$90k - $160k/yr+ 401(k) Match
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Mounds View, MN, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience participating in and managing process improvement or facilities upgrade projects in a variety of manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with construction and commissioning of manufacturing upgrade projects.
  • Five years of combined project management and engineering experience in manufacturing facilities or engineering consulting.
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as project manager for client projects during applicable phases, including charter, kickoff, execution, and closeout.
  • Use client-provided tools to report and monitor issues, financials, schedules, and other project outputs during major project phases.
  • Manage project stakeholders.
  • Use client project management processes, procedures, and instructions throughout the project life cycle.
  • Support proposal development by reviewing client requests, assisting with proposal and estimate generation, and following up on proposals.
  • Mobilize upon project kickoff, including purchase order verification, kickoff meetings, and budget baselines.
  • Manage project execution by monitoring deliverable development and quality, resource needs, project status, and risks.
  • Close out projects.
  • Coordinate internal engineering resource needs with engineering department managers across multiple projects, as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ten years of combined experience in capital equipment and/or facilities project management in a private, public, government, or military environment.
  • Experience working in an FDA-regulated industry using cGMP processes.
  • Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain it.
  • Project Management Professional certification or ability to obtain it.
  • Familiarity with SAP enterprise resource planning software.
  • Supervisory experience.

About the company

Excel Engineering provides testing services for all powertrain types, including ICE, EV, HEV, hydrogen, and battery systems. Its facilities feature over 40 engine testing cells across three locations, testing up to 5500 HP, and chassis dynos, supporting emissions testing, regulatory compliance, and development work. It also offers battery performance, environmental, and abuse testing, as well as service accumulation and DV/PV testing for OEMs during ramp-ups. The company differentiates itself with a broad, specialized suite of powertrain test capabilities—covering emissions, HV battery systems, e-motors, power transmission, and certification testing for ATV, SXS, motorcycles, and other vehicles under 40 CFR standards—combined with custom test development in collaboration with customers. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, cost-effective testing solutions that accelerate product development and ensure regulatory compliance across traditional and emerging powertrain technologies.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Des Moines, Iowa

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fusion's January 2026 investment provides capital for scaling and facility expansion.
  • Excel's blue-chip OEM customer base supports repeat testing programs across vehicle lifecycles.
  • The Detroit-area Ricardo partnership and battery-testing expansion widen reach into hybrid and EV markets.

What critics are saying

  • Fusion's acquisition signals Excel needed outside capital to fund growth and modernization.
  • A new Q2 2026 chassis dynamometer launch demands execution; delays would hit OEM credibility.
  • Powertrain and emissions testing faces EV transition pressure, threatening core engine-testing demand by 2027.

What makes Excel Engineering unique

  • Excel Engineering's 2002-founded testing platform spans engines, batteries, powertrains, and certification.
  • Doug Sobotka kept control after Fusion's January 6, 2026 acquisition, preserving continuity.
  • Its Mount Ayr Battery Tech Center offers 30+ cells and 2,000-volt testing.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Business Wire
Jan 7th, 2026
Excel Engineering, Inc. Announces New Partnership and Strategic Investment from Fusion Capital Partners

Excel Engineering, Inc. (“Excel” or “the Company”), a North American provider of testing services for engine, powertrain, battery systems and fuel types acro...