Engine Validation Engineer
12 Months
Stafford
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful applicants must be flexible as the role involves working on a wide variety of projects within a small multi skilled team. Responsibilities include:
* 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 Perkins 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 & Aurangabad facilities.
* Working closely with global Caterpillar facilities.
* Occasional overseas travel may be necessary as required by business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Essential:
* 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.