Engine Validation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is looking for an Engine Validation Engineer in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The role requires a focus on mechanical verification of engines and working with a collaborative multi-skilled team. Candidates must have relevant qualifications, experience in engine validation, and excellent communication skills to manage complex projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in engine validation from diesel, petrol, or gas engine development.
• Familiar with 8D method and root cause analysis tools.
• High standard of written technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines, components, and systems.
• Defining and managing engine, system, and component validation plans.
• Coordination of engineering activity and management of test and analysis activity.

Skills

Mechanical verification and validation

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CANape

Osiris

MS Office

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Engine Validation Engineer, bolton, greater manchester

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Client:

Innova Solutions

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Engine Validation Engineer

12 Months

Stafford

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.