Validation Engineer – Internal Combustion Engines

Summary: The Validation Engineer for Internal Combustion Engines will focus on the planning and execution of engineering activities related to the development of the 5000 Series diesel products. This role encompasses the validation of new diesel engine technologies, data analysis, and corrective action implementation. The position is site-based in Stafford and is initially a 12-month assignment, likely to be extended. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and relevant experience in engine validation.

Key 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
• Support to the design function through the FMEA process

Key Skills:

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification/experience
• Experience in engine validation from diesel, petrol, or gas engine development
• Experience in FMEA, validation plans definition, and work/test instructions
• Familiarity with the 8D method and root cause analysis tools
• Working knowledge of industrial diesel engine systems
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., CANape, Osiris)
• Excellent organisation, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• PC literacy and proficiency in MS Office
• High standard of written technical reporting

Salary (Rate): £60,606.00

City: Stafford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Engineering