Diesel Engine Validation Engineer

Seismic Recruitment; Stafford; On-site; GBP 91,707,000 - 124,468,000; Full time

Job summary

Seismic Recruitment is seeking a Diesel Engine Validation Engineer for a 12 Month Contract in the UK. You will plan and deliver engine validation activities, analyse data and trends, perform root‑cause investigation, and evaluate corrective actions within the Diesel Performance, Emissions and Validation Group.

The ideal candidate holds a mechanical/electrical engineering degree and at least 3 years' experience in validation or development engineering, with strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in product validation, verification, testing, or development engineering.
• Experience creating validation plans, test procedures, and reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; RCA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engine validation activities within the Diesel Performance, Emissions and Validation Group.
• Perform engine validation, data analysis, trends, and action-based evaluation.
• Define validation plans and test cycles; specify instrumentation and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate day-to-day engineering activity and manage tests and analysis.
• Conduct failure analysis and defect resolution using standard methods.
• Prepare technical reports and support design via FMEA attendance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

12 Month Contract (likely to be extended)

37 Hours a week Monday – Friday (1pm finish on a Friday)

Up to £34.60p/h PAYE plus holiday and pension contribution OR up to £46.96p/h Umbrella

The Diesel Engine Validation Engineer will be responsible for planning and delivering engineering activity as part of the Diesel Performance, Emissions and Validation Group. This involves engine validation, analysing data and trends, root cause corrective action and evaluation of corrective actions.

What the Diesel Engine Validation Engineer will do:

• Diesel Engine Performance evaluation and understanding of engine health
• Mechanical verification and validation of engine components and systems
• Defining and managing component validation plans
• Generation of test cycles, instrumentation requirements, boundary conditions and acceptance criteria
• Coordination of day-to-day engineering activity and management of test and analysis activity
• Failure analysis and defect resolution using industry-standard methods
• Technical reporting
• Support to the design function is required through FMEA attendance

What the Diesel Engine Validation Engineer will need:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in product validation, verification, testing, or development engineering
• Experience creating validation plans, test procedures, and technical reports
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies. E.g. 8D, DMAIC etc.
• Experience interpreting and analysing test data
• Understanding of engineering validation and verification processes
• Experience validating product performance against Product or Technical Objectives
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• High standard of written technical reporting
• Working knowledge of industrial diesel engine systems such as cooling, lubrication, air etc…

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.