Reliability & Test Methodology Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Reliability & Test Methodology Engineer to join their dynamic team in Coventry. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge automotive technology, focusing on developing verification and validation methods for electrified propulsion systems. You will collaborate with a diverse range of specialists, enhancing test plans and conducting lifecycle assessments to ensure robust designs. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance and values accountability and integrity, making it an ideal environment for innovative thinkers eager to contribute to world-class product development projects.

Benefits

Wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt

Gesunde Arbeitsumgebung

UK Arbeitsvisum-Sponsoring

28 Tage Urlaub

Zusätzliche Vorteile

Qualifications

• Starker Hintergrund in Produktentwicklung und Komponenten-/Systemdesign.
• Kenntnisse in Design for Reliability und Fehlermodusvermeidung.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung von Verifikations- und Validierungstestmethoden für neue Antriebssysteme.
• Durchführung von Lebenszyklusbewertungen und FMEA mit dem Designteam.

Skills

Produktentwicklung

Komponenten-/Systemdesign

Verifizierung/Validierung

Qualitätswerkzeuge

Fehlermodusanalyse

Statistische Analyse

Datenvisualisierung

Design for Reliability (DfR)

AGILE

FMEA

Education

Abschluss in Elektrotechnik oder Maschinenbau

Tools

MS Excel

Reliasoft

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Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

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About Us: QDSL (Quintessential Design Services Limited) is an engineering and technology consultancy based in the UK, supporting client projects in the field of Engineering Innovations, Research & Development, and IT. We offer engineering support in Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, and IT.

Due to the increasing demand for Reliability Engineering, QDSL is building a new team exclusively focused on Reliability & Safety at all levels: Sub-Component / Component / Product within the Automotive domain. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing team with strong core values on Quality of Health, Work / Work-Life Balance, accountability, service, and Integrity.

Position: Reliability & Test Methodology Engineer

Job ID: QDSL062401

Job Type: Permanent / Contract

Location: West Midlands

Key Responsibilities

• As a Reliability and Test Methodology Engineer in Powertrain, you will be responsible for developing component-specific design verification and validation test methods on new electrified propulsion systems.
• You will enhance our test plans, creating efficient tests tailored to excite specific mechanisms of failure for new cutting-edge automotive technology.
• Participate in the product design process to understand product features, functions, and lifecycle events to plan for reliability assessment.
• The ability to work with a broad range of specialists and projects and to communicate complex ideas to senior engineers is desirable.
• Perform lifecycle assessment and provide recommendations to the design team to achieve lifecycle targets.
• Develop standard methods, trainings, and methodologies and ensure implementation within the organization for competence development. Share lessons learned and develop best practice guidelines.
• You will also be encouraged to share knowledge and have a motivation to teach and develop others.
• The role requires both a technically curious and short-term practical approach; the ideal candidate will have a desire for personal and shared in-depth understanding but also be able to focus on short-term delivery priorities.
• Perform FMEA with the design team to help create robust designs.

Skills Knowledge and Experience

• Degree or similar qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related subject.
• To be successful in this role, it is essential to have a strong background in product development and experience in component/system design and verification/validation.
• An understanding of quality tools and in particular Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) and Design for Reliability (DfR) methods and principles is advantageous.
• Familiarity with and experience in failure mode analysis with the ability to problem-solve and effectively communicate findings at different business levels.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and statistical analysis.
• Working knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques (for example, MS Excel, Reliasoft, etc.) - Preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with the design, operation, and environment of Automotive Electrification.
• Design for Reliability (DfR) techniques.
• DFMEA, DRBFM, Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Able to communicate effectively, work flexibly in a multi-disciplinary team, and on your own initiative.
• Experience of working in AGILE.
• Minimum 3 days per week travel to office locations.

Product Development Experience in 1 or more of the following backgrounds is preferred:

• Transmission & Driveline (eMachines)
• Thermal Systems (Cooling, Lubrication)
• Mechanical
• Castings or Frames

What we offer (For Permanent only)

• Competitive Salary in line with level of experience.
• Healthy working environment with no strict KPIs.
• UK Work Visa Sponsorship may be available for current UK applicants only (TBC).
• Opportunity to be part of world-class product development projects.
• 28 Days Holidays (Annual + Bank Holidays) and above additional benefits.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about working on world-class innovation projects and meet the requirements of the role, please email your application to [emailprotected]