Validation engineer - internal combustion engines

Job Description

Validation Engineer – Internal Combustion Engines

Stafford (Site based)

12 month assignment (likely to be extended)

The Validation Engineer will be responsible for planning and delivering engineering activity as part of the 5000 Series diesel product development activity. 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 of the Validation Engineer

* 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
* Support to the design function is required through FMEA process

Qualifications & Experience Required of the Validation Engineer

1. Engineering degree or other equivalent qualification/experience
2. Experience in engine validation gained from diesel, petrol or gas engine development
3. Experience in FMEA, validation plans definition and work/test instructions