Senior Development Engineer x2 - Peterborough (888330)

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Senior Development Engineer x2
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England

We seek a Senior Development Engineer for an initial 6 month contract based in Peterborough.

THE COMPANY:

Perkins Engines is part of the UK Caterpillar Group located in Peterborough. They are the leading supplier of off-highway diesel and gas engines for the agricultural, material handling, general industrial and construction sectors.

THE ROLE:

A Senior Engineer position is required within Global Engine Development in Peterborough, UK. The GED Test Engineering Team has responsibility for the build and verification/validation testing of prototype diesel engines, up to 10-litre capacity, for both current product and new product introduction projects.

• Technical & operational leadership of Test Engineers, setting highest standards for others to follow.
• Development & implementation of best practices (Procedures, processes, standard work, metrics, tools, relationships) with customer and GED teams to improve test data quality and work throughput.
• Mentoring / Coaching / Development of Test Engineers.
• Support the development and implementation of new test facility, processes and test procedures.
• Leadership & support of process and facility improvement team projects, including use of Standard Work, CPS and 6 Sigma techniques.
• Responsible for delivering V&V / P&E engine testing activities as per GED plan.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to Test Engineering, PD&GT and IPSD customer groups.
• Provide support to advanced planning team & processes to ensure that engine and all required test equipment is available in advance.
• Form a close partnership with IPSD customers and GED Technician group, maximise test cell utilisation and deliver customer requirements as specified in the GED plan.
• Creation & management of Test Manager Instructions for engine installation/removal, testing, daily checks, servicing & rework.
• Responsible for progression of test cell and engine mechanical issues, and communication of progress to customer.
• Communication and tracking of engine mechanical defects /failures (joint responsibility with Technician group), ensuring failed components are available for component teams to analyse.
• Data analysis, tracking and recognition of discrepancies in engine performance & endurance test data using best practices.
• Work with GED Facilities to develop test & instrumentation strategies.
• Engine/component strip assessment, concern identification & technical report writing.
• Define & maintain metrics to drive improvement actions.
• Creating and updating engine test procedures, including the change management with affected customer groups.

THE PERSON:

• Engineering degree – or a recognised HND qualification accompanied with relevant work experience
• Experience of working in a prototype engine test / development environment
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of base engine fundamentals
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well as employees in other units, customers and suppliers.
• Logical problem solving skills are essential, as is the tenacity to ensure that results are delivered ‘right first time’ and within quality and time targets.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.