Engine Validation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking an Engine Validation Engineer for a dynamic role in Oxford. The successful candidate will engage in mechanical verification and validation tasks, collaborating with a skilled team on diverse projects. Ideal applicants should possess an engineering degree and relevant experience in engine validation, with strong analytical and communication skills required for this pivotal position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines and components.
• Managing engine validation plans and day-to-day engineering activities.
• Conducting work according to quality standards and technical reporting.

Skills

Mechanical verification and validation

Failure analysis

Data analysis tools

Communication skills

PC literacy

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CANape

Osiris

Job description

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Engine Validation Engineer, oxford district

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Client:

Innova Solutions

Location:

oxford district, 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:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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.