Engine Validation Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Engine Validation Engineer in Chesterfield. The role involves working on diverse projects within a multi-skilled team, focusing on the verification and validation of diesel engines and systems. Applicants should have solid engineering qualifications and relevant experience in engine development, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in engine validation essential.
• Familiar with industrial diesel engine systems.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines and systems.
• Defining validation plans and managing test activities.
• Conducting failure analysis and defect resolution.

Skills

Engineering degree

Engine validation experience

FMEA knowledge

Data analysis tools

Excellent communication skills

PC literacy with MS Office

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Data analysis tools (e.g. CANape, Osiris)

Job description

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Client:

Innova Solutions

Location:

chesterfield, 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:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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.