Diesel Engine Validation Engineer - 12mo Contract

Catering; Stafford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering is seeking a Validation Engineer in Stafford for end-to-end verification of industrial diesel engines. The role focuses on product validation for power density and emissions, offering ownership of validation methods and accelerated testing approaches.

Location: fully onsite in Stafford, 37 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 08:00–16:30, Friday 08:00–13:00. Salary: £30–£35 per hour. Contract duration: 12 months with extension potential.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in product validation, verification, testing, or development engineering.
• Industry experience in automotive, aerospace, or industrial machine development is highly transferable.
• Practical engine robustness evaluation experience and knowledge of internal combustion development.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting test data and applying root cause analysis methods (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, 6s).
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as FMEA and DVP&R.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for delivering results to varying audiences.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate diesel engine performance, verify mechanical components, and understand overall engine health.
• Define and manage comprehensive component validation plans.
• Coordinate day-to-day engineering activity, test execution, and data analysis.
• Conduct failure analysis and defect resolution using industry-standard methodologies.
• Generate clear, data-driven engineering recommendations and technical reports.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional design, test, manufacturing, and supplier teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical Engineering

Tools

FMEA

DVP&R

Job description

Catering is seeking a Validation Engineer in Stafford for end-to-end verification of industrial diesel engines. The role focuses on product validation for power density and emissions, offering ownership of validation methods and accelerated testing approaches.

Location: fully onsite in Stafford, 37 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 08:00–16:30, Friday 08:00–13:00. Salary: £30–£35 per hour. Contract duration: 12 months with extension potential.