Engine Validation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a qualified engineer to join their multi-skilled team in Bristol. The role involves mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Successful candidates will collaborate globally and may travel occasionally. Applicants should have a strong engineering background, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to high-quality technical reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in engine validation including diesel, petrol or gas engine development.
• Familiarity with 8D method and root cause analysis.
• Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines and components.
• Managing engine validation plans and coordination of engineering activities.
• Failure analysis and defect resolution using industry-standard methods.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Technical Reporting

Data Analysis

FMEA Process

Root Cause Analysis

Engine Systems Knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

CANape

Osiris

Job description

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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.