Engine Validation Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a skilled engineer to join their dynamic team in Cheltenham. This role involves responsibility for the mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines. Candidates should have an engineering degree, experience in engine validation, and strong analytical skills. Opportunities for collaboration with international teams can lead to substantial professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines, components, and systems.
• Coordination of day-to-day engineering and management of test activities.
• Technical reporting and support to design functions through FMEA.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Data analysis tools

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.