Mechanical Systems and Validation Engineering Manager

Caterpillar Brazil; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Monthly cash car allowance - £625pcm

Up to 20% bonus

Contributory pension scheme - Caterp i

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Stafford, UK, is seeking a Mechanical Systems and Validation Engineering Manager to lead engine development and validation programs. You will own DVP governance, plan engine build/test campaigns, and drive field-validation activities with internal and external facilities.

Requires accredited engineering degree and strong experience in engine validation, DFMEA/DVP, and data analytics tools. Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited engineering degree.
• Significant experience in mechanical development and validation of engines (diesel preferred).
• Knowledge of engine, system and component validation best practices.
• Familiarity with NVH data collection and analysis.
• Familiarity with modelling complex mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, Matlab/Simulink, Osiris, Diadem, Concerto).
• Experience DFMEA and DVP creation.
• Strategic and tactical planning with resource alignment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead and coach validation engineers.

Responsibilities

• Create Engine System FMEA and support risk identification.
• Own governance of DVP updates with validation results.
• Plan and execute engine build and test plans for validation.
• Identify field test requirements and secure customer agreement.
• Monitor field data and translate into DVP reports.
• Govern pre-production reliability development process.
• Govern new product introduction issue process.

Skills

Engine validation

Data analysis

DFMEA/DVP

Leadership

Project management

Modelling & simulation

Education

Accredited engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Matlab/Simulink

Osiris

Diadem

Concerto

Job description

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Mechanical Systems and Validation Engineering Manager Salary starting from £66,079 depending on experience Location: Stafford, Staffordshire UK

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Monthly Cash Car Allowance - £625pcm
• Up to 20% Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will contribute up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

What You Will Do

• Creation of Engine System Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), supporting risk identification and facilitating the creation of engine system and component validation plans (DVP)
• Own governance of the DVP updates with simulation and validation test results
• Plan and execute engine build and test plans, delivering product validation tests through internal and external test facilities and in application
• Identification of field application test requirements and opportunities and securing agreement with customers for field follow test activities
• Monitor and review field data for engines and applications and translate into DVP reporting, requirements and validation test cycles
• Own governance of pre-production reliability development process for issue discovery reporting and assignment
• Own governance of new product introduction issue process for issue closure

What You Will Have

• Requires an accredited engineering degree
• Technical Excellence Significant experience in mechanical development and validation of engines (preferably diesel) or major engine systems
• Knowledge of engine, system and component validation best practices
• Familiarity with the requirements of NVH data collection and analysis
• Familiarity with modelling complex mechanical systems
• High competence in the use of data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, Matlab/Simulink, Osiris, Diadem, and/or Concerto
• Experience of DFMEA and DVP creation
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic Demonstrates strategic and tactical planning by aligning resources, setting technical objectives, and building future capability to support evolving product development needs.
• Effective Communications Lead technical discussions to specify engine, system and component validation requirements and to understand the interactions between engine systems and report findings.
• Problem Solving Interpret data, identify quality issues, and understand system interactions.
• Analyse engine mechanical performance data to determine root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Managing People Provide leadership, technical guidance and coaching to direct team of validation engineers Lead and influence cross-functional teams through complex technical projects
• Project Management Coordinating validation activities and managing priorities, risks, deliverables, and stakeholders to achieve product objectives.
• Product Design and Development Applying modelling, simulation, and validation techniques to ensure products meet customer reliability and durability requirements.

Top candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Experience of proactive reliability methods
• Experience of electric power diesel engines
• Experience of reciprocating engine generator set applications

Additional Information

This role is based in the office 4.5 days per week

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For over 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

#LI This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates: August 27, 2026 - September 10, 2026

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