Test Engineer - Engine (Manufacturing) - Basildon (JUM-104581)

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Test Engineer - Engine (Manufacturing)
Basildon, Essex, England

The Powertrain Operations Team of a leading OEM require a Engine Test Engineer to work within their Manufacturing Engineering Group based in Essex.



As the Engine Test Engineer you will:



Determine optimum methods and facilities for the testing of production engines for engine plants worldwide in line with program cost and quality objectives. This can include in-process leak testing, torque to turn stations, end of line cold testing, and audio hot testing.

Define and setup the facilities for production validation dynamometer test cells to ensure quality program launches. .

Implement manufacturing systems that meet or exceed all national / local health and safety and ergonomic rules and regulations.

Support installation, commissioning and production launch at customer plants. .

Manage the development of project facilities to support program delivery schedules. .

Drive continuous improvements in investment efficiency within engine programs. .

Support cross-functional teams toward the improvement of equipment reliability and maintainability based on historical data. .

Provide assistance to customer plants as required to support volume and quality improvement initiatives. .

Prepare program estimates.

Participate in cross functional team orientated problem solving.

Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD. .

The successful Engine Test Engineer must have an engineering related degree with a minimum 2.2 achieved.

Proven experience in a manufacturing or related activity and will possess the following skills:


Engine design fundamentals, including fuel, coolant, electrical systems.

Data acquisition systems knowledge.

Instrumentation and Signal Processing.

An awareness of Engine management systems and function.

Engine dynamometer test cell setup and design.

An appreciation of Engine Noise Vibration and Harness (NVH) would be beneficial.



The ME PTO group supports Engine Plants globally and consequently regular travel is an essential part of this position.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.