Development Engineer

Role: Development Engineer

Job Type: Contract (12 Months)

PayScale: £46/Hourly / Inside IR35

Location: 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.

• Diesel Engine Performance evaluation and understanding of engine health
• Mechanical verification and validation of engine components and systems
• Defining and managing component validation plans
• Generation of test cycles, instrumentation requirements, boundary conditions and acceptance criteria
• 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 operating procedures and local work methods to meet compliance with quality standards
• Support to the design function is required through FMEA attendance
• The role will require collaboration with all platform teams based at the Stafford facility
• Occasional overseas travel may be necessary as required by business needs

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Decision Making
• Focus on Quality
• Planning and Organising
• Initiating Action
• Innovation
• Project Leadership
• Excellent Communication at all levels
• Effective Teamwork

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in product validation, verification, testing, or development engineering.
• Experience creating validation plans, test procedures, and technical reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies. E.g. 8D, DMAIC/DEMDI/6σ, etc
• Experience interpreting and analysing test data.
• Understanding of engineering validation and verification processes.
• Experience validating product performance against Product or Technical Objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• High standard of written technical reporting
• Diesel engine component validation experience
• Working knowledge of industrial diesel engine systems such as cooling, lubrication, air etc…

Desirable:

• Experience in diesel engines, power systems, automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, or power generation products.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, Plato, E1NS, Farevo, or equivalent engineering tools.
• Experience with high-speed data acquisition and instrumentation systems.
• Knowledge of CAN-based data acquisition tools such as CANape or similar platforms.
• Experience conducting durability, performance, emissions, vibration, or robustness testing.