Engine Validation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a team member for engine validation within a multi-skilled team. The role entails verifying diesel engines and facilitating collaboration across global facilities. Candidates should have an engineering degree and experience in engine development, both validating designs and conducting thorough technical reporting. Flexibility for overseas travel is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in engine validation from diesel, petrol, or gas engine development.
• Familiarity with FMEA process and validation plans.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis tools and industrial diesel engine systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines and components.
• Define and manage engine validation plans, coordinating testing and analysis.
• Support design functions and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Data analysis tools (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.