Validation Engineer

🚀 Validation Engineer – Peterborough (12-Month Contract)

Location: Onsite, Peterborough (5 days/week – Non-negotiable)

Contract Duration: 12 months (High likelihood of extension)

🔧 About the Role

Join a dynamic engineering team working on cutting-edge engine validation projects across a wide range of engines (0.5L to 7.1L). This role offers high complexity, global collaboration (UK, China, India), and exposure to confidential, next-generation technologies. You’ll receive hands-on training, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow within a technically rich environment.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Execute complex engine validation tests
• Plan, conduct, and analyze test activities
• Collaborate with GED Test Operations for high-quality data delivery
• Develop and refine validation methodologies
• Present findings to stakeholders and leadership teams

👤 Candidate Profile

Must-Have Skills

• Strong project and time management
• Solid understanding of diesel engines
• Excellent communication and reporting skills

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years in engine/system validation
• Proficiency with testbed software, calibration tools, emissions equipment, and data logging
• Hands-on experience with engine testing and troubleshooting

Industry Background

• Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• Practical experience with running engines and engineering systems

🌟 Soft Skills & Personality Fit

• Proactive and self-driven with a “get-up-and-go” attitude
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Excellent interpersonal and mentoring abilities
• Passionate about engine validation and continuous improvement

💻 Technical Tools & Systems

• Microsoft Office Suite (for documentation and presentations)
• In-house systems (e.g., Gryphon) – Full training provided
• PowerBI (dashboard creation) – Advantageous
• CREO – Desirable, but training available