Engine Validation Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in engineering seeks an individual to join their multi-skilled team in Chester. The role involves mechanical validation of diesel engines and requires an engineering degree along with specific validation experience. Collaboration with global teams and occasional travel are integral to this position, ensuring versatile and engaging work across various projects.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in engine validation and FMEA is essential.
• Familiarity with 8D method and root cause analysis tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines and components.
• Coordination of engineering activity and management of test.
• Conducting compliance work per quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Technical Reporting

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Data Analysis Tools (e.g. 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.