Senior Marine Engine Test Lead

Caudwell Marine; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Caudwell Marine in Coventry is seeking a hands-on Production Test Engineer to lead the diesel engine test cell, develop test procedures and mentor technicians. You will diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical and software domains, run automated test cycles and support continuous improvement across production testing.

The role requires experience with diesel engines, engine management and CADET software, plus a relevant HNC/HND and safety training.

Qualifications

• Experience operating diesel engine test cells in manufacturing/production environments.
• Experience commissioning, maintaining or improving engine test equipment and rigs.
• Strong understanding of diesel engines, engine management and control systems.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical, electrical and software faults.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the production engine test cell with safe, efficient testing.
• Act as SME for BIPO and End of Line Vessel Control System testing processes.
• Execute automated and manual engine test cycles meeting quality requirements.
• Diagnose faults and collaborate with Manufacturing/Design Engineering for improvements.
• Develop and improve test procedures, work instructions and SOPs.
• Commission and maintain new production test rigs and instrumentation.
• Mentor Production Test Technicians to ensure competency standards.
• Provide technical support during investigations and validation activities.
• Analyse test data and feed back to Engineering for product/process improvements.
• Drive RFT/FTT and production efficiency via robust testing and root cause analysis.
• Ensure calibration and preventive maintenance of test equipment.
• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to improve quality and throughput.
• Support future test strategies and automation improvements.

Skills

Diesel testing

Test rig maintenance

Mentoring technicians

Diagnostics

Engineering leadership

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical

Health & Safety training

Tools

CADET software

Job description

Caudwell Marine in Coventry is seeking a hands-on Production Test Engineer to lead the diesel engine test cell, develop test procedures and mentor technicians. You will diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical and software domains, run automated test cycles and support continuous improvement across production testing.

The role requires experience with diesel engines, engine management and CADET software, plus a relevant HNC/HND and safety training.