Job Description

Experienced Performance & Emissions Test and Development Engineer required for a 12 month + contract opportunity.

Our Client is recognised as a leading manufacturer of industrial diesel engines with OEM Manufacturers and users on every continent.

Based within the Product Engineering Development department at the Stafford facility, this vacancy is initially a 12-month contract. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and delivering engineering activity as part of the diesel product development activity. This role involves, engine performance calibration, analysing data and trends, root cause corrective action and validation of corrective actions.

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 and Emissions calibration

Mechanical verification and validation of engine components and systems

Defining and managing 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 attendance.

The role will require collaboration with all platform teams based at the Stafford facility.

Working closely with global Caterpillar facilities.

Occasional overseas travel may be necessary as required by business needs.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Diesel engine performance & emissions calibration

Data analysis and reporting

Focus on Quality

Decision Making

Initiating Action

Innovation

Project Leadership

Presentation and communication of results

Planning and organising

Effective Teamwork

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential:

Engineering Degree or other equivalent qualification/experience

Experienced in engine Performance and Emissions calibration, data analysis and reporting

Knowledge of emissions measurement techniques, worldwide emission regulations and emissions measurement hardware.

Knowledge of control system development, fuel system optimisation and turbocharger matching.

PC literacy, excellent use of all MS Office components

High standard of written technical reporting

Knowledge of industrial diesel engine systems such as cooling, lubrication, air systems, etc.

Desirable:

Knowledge of Perkins Products and processes

Experience in using CANAPE

Experience in using Osiris high speed data capture

Applications:

Applications are welcomed from Candidates who possess the relevant skills and experience as detailed in the job description. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of skills and experience need not apply.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK before making an application and it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence of such eligibility.

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