Engine Validation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK seeks an experienced engineer to manage diesel engine validation projects. The role involves mechanical verification, coordinating engineering activities, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Successful applicants will have an engineering degree and relevant experience in engine validation, along with strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in engine validation from diesel or petrol development.
• Familiar with FMEA and validation plans.
• High standard of written technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines and systems.
• Coordination of engineering activity and test management.
• Conducting work in compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Equivalent qualification/experience

Tools

CANape

Osiris

MS Office

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The successful applicants must be flexible as the role involves working on a wide variety of projects within a small multi skilled team. Responsibilities include:

• Mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines, components and systems.
• Defining and managing engine, system and component validation plans.
• 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.
• Conducting all work to Perkins operating procedures and local work methods in order to meet compliance with quality standards.
• Support to the design function is required through FMEA process
• The role will provide the opportunity for collaboration with platform teams based at Stafford & Aurangabad facilities.
• Working closely with global Caterpillar facilities.
• Occasional overseas travel may be necessary as required by business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Engineering degree or other equivalent qualification/experience.
• Experience in engine validation gained from diesel, petrol or gas engine development.
• Experience in FMEA, validation plans definition and work/test instructions.
• Familiar with the 8D method and root cause analysis tools
• Working knowledge of industrial diesel engine systems including, but not limited to, fuel systems, cooling, turbocharging, lubrication
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g. CANape, Osiris, etc.).
• Excellent organisation, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• PC literacy, excellent use of all MS Office components.
• High standard of written technical reporting.