Validation Engineer

Peterborough

8 months ago

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Validation Engineer
Based within the Product Engineering Development department at the Peterborough facility, this vacancy is initially a 12-month contract but is likely to extend. Validation Engineers will be responsible for planning and delivering engineering activities as part of diesel product development. This role involves validation of new diesel engine technology and systems, analysing data and trends, root cause corrective action and validation of corrective actions.
Responsibilities

Mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines, components and systems.
Defining and managing engine, system and component validation plans.
Coordination of day-to-day engineering activity and management of test and analysis activity.
Failure analysis and defect resolution using industry-standard methods.
Technical reporting.
Conducting all work to operating procedures and local work methods in order to meet compliance with quality standards.
Support to the design function is required through FMEA process
The role will provide the opportunity for collaboration with platform teams based at Stafford & Indian facilities.
Working closely with global facilities.
Occasional overseas travel may be necessary as required by business needs.
Key Skills
Experienced engine validation engineer
Data analysis and reporting
Focus on Quality
Decision Making
Initiating Action
Innovation
Project Leadership
Excellent Communication at all levels
Planning and organising
Effective Teamwork
Requirements
Engineering degree or other equivalent qualification/experience.
Experience in engine validation gained from diesel, petrol or gas engine development.
Experience in FMEA, validation plans definition and work/test instructions.
Familiar with the 8D method and root cause analysis tools
Working knowledge of industrial diesel engine systems including, but not limited to, fuel systems, cooling, turbocharging, lubrication
Experience with data analysis tools (e.g. CANape, Osiris, etc.).
Excellent organisation, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
PC literacy, excellent use of all MS Office components.
High standard of written technical reporting

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