Engine Validation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering field is hiring an Engine Validation Engineer for a 12-month project. The role involves mechanical verification of diesel engines, managing validation plans, and working collaboratively within a skilled team. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and relevant experience in engine validation. Opportunities for overseas travel and collaboration with global facilities are also available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines.
• Manage engine and system validation plans.
• Perform failure analysis and defect resolution.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

CANape

Osiris

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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.