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Diesel Engine Development Engineer
Location: Stafford | Contract: 12 months
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Diesel Engine Development Engineer to join a leading engineering team at a state-of-the-art facility in Stafford. This role is key to supporting the development of a high-performance industrial diesel engine range, focusing on engine calibration, data analysis, and performance validation.
The position requires a skilled engineer who can take ownership of planning and delivering engineering activities, ensuring that all development work meets the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Diesel engine performance and emissions calibration
- Mechanical verification and validation of engine components and systems
- Defining and managing component validation plans
- Coordinating day-to-day engineering activities, including test and analysis management
- Conducting failure analysis and defect resolution using industry-standard methods
- Preparing technical reports and presenting findings
- Ensuring compliance with company procedures and quality standards
- Supporting the design function through FMEA participation
- Collaborating with engineering teams across multiple sites
- Occasional overseas travel as required
Key Competencies
- Expertise in diesel engine performance and emissions calibration
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills
- Decision-making and problem-solving ability
- Innovation and project leadership
- Effective communication and presentation of results
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- Engineering degree or equivalent qualification/experience
- Proven experience in engine performance and emissions calibration, data analysis, and reporting
- Knowledge of emissions measurement techniques, global emission regulations, and emissions hardware
- Understanding of control system development, fuel system optimisation, and turbocharger matching
- Proficiency in MS Office and technical report writing
- Strong knowledge of industrial diesel engine systems, including cooling, lubrication, and air systems
Desirable:
- Experience with CANAPE and Osiris high-speed data capture
- Familiarity with FMEA processes and validation techniques
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to the ongoing development of cutting-edge diesel engine technology within a dynamic and innovative environment.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
