Validation Engineer

PE Global; Stafford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is currently recruiting an experienced Validation Engineer to join our engineering client based in Stafford on a 12-month contract with potential extension. The role offers a rate up to £35.00 p/hour PAYE or £47.50 Umbrella p/hour.

You will plan and deliver end-to-end validation activities for diesel engine products, develop validation plans, analyze data and coordinate cross-functional teams. The role is fully onsite in Stafford with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in product validation, verification, testing or development engineering.
• Experience creating validation plans, test procedures and technical reports.
• Root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, Six Sigma are familiar.
• Experience with CAN-based data acquisition tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver end-to-end engineering verification and validation activities for diesel engine products.
• Evaluate diesel engine performance and assess overall engine health.
• Develop and manage validation plans, including test procedures, cycles and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate day-to-day engineering, testing and data analysis activities.
• Analyse test data and trends to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct root cause investigations and verify corrective actions through testing.
• Produce data-driven technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Support design activities through FMEA and collaboration with design teams.
• Work with test, manufacturing, supplier and Caterpillar teams globally.
• Contribute to validation methodologies including accelerated testing for future projects.
• Ensure all activities comply with quality, safety and compliance standards.
• Occasional overseas travel may be required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

CANape

Plato

E1NS

Farevo

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for an experienced Validation Engineer to join our engineering client based in Stafford. The role is an initial 12-month contract with the likelihood of extension, and the rate for this role is up to £35.00 p/hour PAYE or £47.50 Umbrella p/hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver end-to-end engineering verification and validation activities for diesel engine products.
• Evaluate diesel engine performance and assess overall engine health.
• Develop and manage component and system validation plans, including test procedures, test cycles, instrumentation requirements, boundary conditions and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate day-to-day engineering, testing and data analysis activities.
• Analyse test data and trends to identify product issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations using recognised methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC or Six Sigma.
• Evaluate corrective actions and verify their effectiveness through further testing and analysis.
• Produce clear, accurate and data-driven technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Support design activities through FMEA and collaboration with design teams.
• Work closely with test, manufacturing, supplier and global Caterpillar teams.
• Contribute to the development of validation methodologies, including accelerated testing for upcoming power density and emissions projects.
• Ensure all engineering activities are completed in line with relevant quality, safety and compliance standards.
• Occasional overseas travel may be required depending on business needs.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in product validation, verification, testing or development engineering.
• Practical experience in engine robustness evaluation and/or engineering validation.
• Experience creating validation plans, test procedures and technical reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience interpreting and analysing engineering test data.
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, DEMDI or Six Sigma.
• Understanding of engineering verification and validation processes.
• Experience validating product performance against technical or product objectives.
• Experience with diesel engine components and systems such as cooling, lubrication and air systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings to different audiences.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and technical reporting ability.
• Familiarity with FMEA and DVP&R tools.
• Experience with high-speed data acquisition and instrumentation systems would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of CAN-based data acquisition tools such as CANape would be desirable.
• Experience in diesel engines, automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, power generation or other complex engineering environments would be considered.
• Experience with tools such as Plato, E1NS or Farevo would be advantageous.

Working Hours:

Monday–Thursday 08:00–16:30 and Friday 08:00–13:00, 37 hours per week.

Working Arrangement:

This is a fully onsite role in Stafford. Flexible working may be considered where required by the business, but regular remote working arrangements are not currently supported.

Please note PE Global cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates will need the full right to live and work within the UK for at least the next 6 months.