Test & Validation Senior Engineer

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Job Title: Test & Validation Senior Engineer

Salary: 55.516 - 60000 (depending on experience)

Location: Stafford Staffordshire UK

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave

• Up to 12% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.

About LPSD

Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) designs and manufactures diesel and spark-ignited engines ranging from 400 kilowatts to 16 megawatts of power as well as the key engine systems such as fuel air aftertreatment and cooling which are used to power Oil & Gas Electric Power Marine Rail Industrial and CAT Machine applications around the world.

The Opportunity

Our Diesel Engine Development team part of the Product Group is at the forefront of innovationdelivering cutting-edge solutions across our 4000 and 5000 series engine platforms.

Were responsible for driving advancements in enginePerformance & Emissions CalibrationValidationCertification andNew Technology Introduction (NTI). Our mission also includes continuously evolving our development tools and processes to meet the demands of tomorrow.

If youre ready to work on impactful projects and help pioneer emerging technologies in diesel engine development wed love to hear from you.

As a Senior Engineer you will be leading key engineering activity whilst working with our global development partners across Engine Development Systems Research Component and Electronics teams and at times will be required to report directly into our product groups.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Engineer you will report to the Diesel Performance Emissions and Validation manager and Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but are not limited to

Engine Calibration & Performance Development

• Lead performance and emissions calibration for large diesel engines.

• Drive the development and implementation of calibration processes for 4000/5000 Diesel product MGPP including model-based control and calibration strategies.

• Serve as the Process Owner for L4 Performance Systems Processes.

Process Improvement & Integration

• Lead initiatives to define and optimize end-to-end calibration processes.

• Identify and implement improvements in data analysis and measurement capabilities for L4 Development and GED teams.

• Evaluate and integrate L4 to L5 system interactions including feed-forward control and interface enhancements.

Testing Analysis & Defect Resolution

• Manage and execute test plans data analysis and failure investigations using industry-standard methods.

• Establish and maintain L4 performance tracking databases.

• Support root cause analysis and resolution of technical issues.

Cross-Functional Engineering Support

• Collaborate with design teams through FMEAs VDRAs and Design Reviews.

• Demonstrate product capability against technical and product objectives identifying and mitigating technical risks.

• Coordinate daily engineering activities and ensure alignment with project goals.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate technical findings and recommendations through reports reviews and presentations.

• Work across global teams to promote knowledge sharing and ensure alignment with world-class product development standards.

What You Will Have

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level - Extensive Experience:

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Level - Extensive Experience:

• Excellent problem solver and demonstrated experience in delivering complex engine development programmes

• Demonstrated experience of industry standard methodologies used for root cause corrective action (RCCA). E.g. DMAIC 8D TRIZ

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyse situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Level - Extensive Experience:

• Demonstrated decision making skills comparing the impact of design alternatives against technical or product objectives

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.
Level - Extensive Experience:

• Excellent interpersonal skills (coaching communication teamwork) to build effective relationships

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Level - Extensive Experience:

• Experience in product development of diesel engines and new technology

  • Engine calibration and/or software development

  • Engine testing for performance and emissions capability

• Experience in engine control strategy development and implementation

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan organize monitor and control projects ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Level - Extensive Experience:

• Self-motivated and able to deliver projects with minimum supervision

• Capable of interrogating larger programme control plans and ensuring delivery to broader requirements

Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches techniques and tools; ability to design plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
Level - Extensive Experience:

• Hands on engine testing and strong knowledge of problem-solving quality tools and risk mitigation tools (APQP DFMEA etc.)

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches tools and techniques; ability to anticipate detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.
Level - Extensive Experience:

• Experience in the use of data analysis tools testbed software emissions measuring equipment and data logging systems

Top Candidates will have:

• Experience of Electrically controlled Unit Injection fuel systems and relevant control strategies

• Diesel engine performance simulation

• Project Management methods and processes

• Strategic and innovative thinker

Additional Information

• This role is based from the Stafford facility 5 days per week

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #LI

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