Engine Validation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering seeks applicants for an engineering validation role focusing on diesel engines. The successful candidate will engage in various projects and work alongside a skilled team, coordinating testing and validation activities while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in engine validation from diesel, petrol, or gas engine development.
• Familiarity with FMEA and root cause analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of diesel engine systems.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines and components.
• Coordination of daily engineering activity and test management.
• Conduct technical reporting and support design functions through FMEA.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Technical Reporting

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CANape

Osiris

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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.