Engine Validation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking skilled applicants for a role focused on mechanical validation and verification of diesel engines. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic multi-skilled team, contribute to various projects, and ensure compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will hold an engineering degree and have relevant experience in engine validation along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in engine validation for diesel, petrol, or gas.
• Familiar with validation plans definition.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines and components.
• Defining and managing validation plans.
• Failure analysis and defect resolution.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Technical Reporting

Data Analysis

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

FMEA

8D Method

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.