Engine Validation Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a mechanical engineer to join a multi-skilled team focusing on diesel engine validation. The role involves managing tests, creating validation plans, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and experience, with opportunities for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with diesel engine validation and FMEA.
• Strong communication and technical reporting skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering degree

Experience in engine validation

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Knowledge of diesel engine systems

Data analysis tools

Communication skills

PC literacy

Technical reporting

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CANape

Osiris

Job description

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.

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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.

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Created on 06/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom