Mechanical Systems & Validation Leader — Powertrain Innovation

Caterpillar Inc.; Stafford; On-site; 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-

Contributory share scheme - Caterp­rll

Optional flexible benefits includingEV

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Stafford, UK, is seeking a Mechanical Systems and Validation Engineering Manager to lead engine mechanical development and validation for Perkins 4000/5000 Series platforms.

You will guide validation programs, collaborating with global teams on meet­ing customer, regulatory and business requirements. The role involves steering FMEA/DVP activities, coordinating build/test plans, and delivering robust validation across multiple facilities while developing a team of validation

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical development and validation of engines or major engine systems.
• Knowledge of engine, system and component validation best practices.
• Familiarity with NVH data collection and analysis.
• Familiarity with modelling complex mechanical systems.
• Proficient in data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, Matlab/Simulink, Osiris, Diadem or Concerto.
• Experience of DFMEA and DVP creation.

Responsibilities

• Create Engine System FMEA and validation plans (DVP).
• Own governance of DVP updates with simulation and validation results.
• Plan and execute engine build and test plans across facilities and in-application.
• Identify field test requirements and secure customer agreement for field follow-up tests.
• Monitor field data and translate into DVP reporting and validation cycles.
• Govern pre-production reliability development processes for issue discovery and reporting.
• Govern new product introduction issue processes for closure.

Skills

Engine validation

Engine systems

NVH analysis

Mechanical modelling

Data analysis tools

DFMEA & DVP

Education

Accredited engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Matlab/Simulink

Osiris

Diadem

Concerto

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Stafford, UK, is seeking a Mechanical Systems and Validation Engineering Manager to lead engine mechanical development and validation for Perkins 4000/5000 Series platforms.

You will guide validation programs, collaborating with global teams on meet­ing customer, regulatory and business requirements. The role involves steering FMEA/DVP activities, coordinating build/test plans, and delivering robust validation across multiple facilities while developing a team of validation