Senior Engine Development & Validation Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Up to 12% bonus

Contributory pension scheme with 2x员工

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to join the Component Engineering Base Engine Team in Peterborough. You will develop and validate design solutions for the core engine, including lubrication, cooling, and major castings, collaborating with global teams and suppliers.

You will lead complex projects, perform risk assessments, and ensure designs meet durability, quality, and cost requirements across Caterpillar and third-party applications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of core engine systems: lubrication, cooling, valvetrain, rotating assemblies.
• Experience with casting and machining of complex iron components.
• Minimum 6 years in development and validation of engine components.
• Technical degree or HNC preferred in mechanical/automotive engineering.
• Experience running and participating in FMEA.
• Understanding of manufacturing/assembly principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate core engine components such as major castings, geartrain, valvetrain, and lubrication systems.
• Work in a global multi-disciplinary team to meet durability and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to align design solutions with cost and quality targets.
• Address issues from Quality and Manufacturing environments with corrective actions.
• Plan and manage project deliverables, including leadership on sub-projects.
• Generate risk assessments and design reviews for approvals.

Skills

Core engine systems

Casting & machining

FMEA experience

Manufacturing principles

Engine knowledge

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

HNC or technical degree in mechanical or automotive engineering

Tools

Team Centre

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to join the Component Engineering Base Engine Team in Peterborough. You will develop and validate design solutions for the core engine, including lubrication, cooling, and major castings, collaborating with global teams and suppliers.

You will lead complex projects, perform risk assessments, and ensure designs meet durability, quality, and cost requirements across Caterpillar and third-party applications.