Resident Engineer

Ricardo Deutschland GmbH; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ricardo Deutschland GmbH requires a Resident Engineer to provide onsite technical support for a major engine development programme in India. You will serve as the main liaison between the client’s engineering teams and the UK organisation, ensuring builds, tests, and early development activities meet UK standards and project requirements.

The role involves close collaboration with client build teams, reporting progress and issues, and maintaining professional relationships on site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Internal Combustion Engines, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in engine build, test and development environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, build books, tolerances and technical specifications.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite technical support for engine build and preparation.
• Ensure builds comply with build book, records checks and verifications.
• Coordinate responses with UK engineering team and client teams.
• Support test preparation, instrumentation setup and safety requirements.
• Monitor initial test activities and assist with timely resolution of issues.
• Act as Ricardo onsite representative and maintain professional client relationships.
• Produce progress reports, summaries, and issue logs for stakeholders.

Skills

Engine build

Engine test

Interpreting drawings

Root cause analysis

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Independent work

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Job description

The Resident Engineer will provide onsite technical support for a major engine development programme delivered by Ricardo for a client based in India. The role is responsible for ensuring that engine build, preparation, and early test activities are completed in accordance with UK engineering standards, programme requirements, and agreed quality processes. The position acts as the primary point of contact between the client’s engineering teams and the UK organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Engine Build & Preparation
• Ensure engine builds are completed in full compliance with the approved build book, including accurate recording of all checks, measurements, and verification steps.
• Confirm that all parts used in engine builds meet design requirements and have been formally accepted for use, with any concessions documented and approved.
• Provide onsite support to the client’s build teams, addressing technical queries and coordinating responses with the UK engineering team.
• Test Preparation & Initial Testing
• Support engine preparation for test, ensuring test cell setup, instrumentation, and configuration meet programme and safety requirements.
• Monitor initial test activities, identify issues or anomalies, and liaise with the client teams and UK engineering team to support timely resolution.
• Technical Issue Management
• Assess technical issues arising during build or test phases and communicate findings clearly to client teams and UK management.
• Provide structured feedback, ensuring issues are documented, escalated, and tracked in line with internal processes.
• Act as the onsite representative of Ricardo, maintaining professional relationships with client personnel.
• Demonstrate confidence and credibility in customer‑facing situations, ensuring expectations are managed effectively.
• Facilitate clear communication between the client and UK teams, ensuring alignment on technical matters and programme progress.
• Reporting & Compliance
• Produce regular progress reports, technical summaries, and issue logs for internal and client stakeholders.
• Ensure all activities comply with UK and Indian regulatory requirements, site safety procedures, and company policies.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Internal Combustion Engines, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in engine build, test, and development environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, build books, tolerances, and technical specifications.
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills with experience in root‑cause analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to represent the company professionally in a customer environment.
• Experience working in cross‑functional and multicultural teams.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with remote technical teams.

Personal Attributes

• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to take ownership of tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Calm and structured approach to problem solving.
• Professional, diplomatic, and confident when engaging with customers.

Reporting Structure

• Operational reporting: Client’s Project Manager

Additional Information

• The role is based full‑time at the client’s facility in India.
• Occasional travel to the UK may be required for training or programme reviews.
• Travel within India may be required depending on project needs.
• The engineer will be employed by Ricardo and assigned to the client site.

Working here

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Work life balance

We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential.

We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.

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