Powertrain Testing Engineer in Milton Keynes

As a Powertrain Mechanical Development Engineer, you will develop, test, and refine McLaren Powertrains in all applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies to make the most efficient use of the test facilities.
• Advise on improvements or contribute in design meetings to help with the development process.
• Understand the peculiarities and interactions of the hardware, based on experience, and mitigate future issues.
• Own the plan for Mechanical Development, in conjunction with the design team, and ensure the plan is communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Support junior engineers in developing correct methodologies for calibration and engine control tasks.
• Support the system and design engineers in developing testing technical specifications.
• Ensure all processes are followed and act as a lead in running the test cells.
• Build all relevant tests into a scheduled plan, in conjunction with the Principal Engineer and Development Manager.
• Raise relevant QCRs to capture all concerns.
• Support the test cells through calibration and instrumentation management, ensuring all tests are performed with all instrumentation working.
• Capture and coordinate lessons learned for future use, and update the engine build book and other design-for-assembly issues up to suppliers and appropriate system engineers.
• Provide feedback on engine operation and tear-down.
• Liaise with the design team to capture build or tear-down issues through QCRs or other forums.
• Lead testing improvements through planning and a long-term vision.
• Work with calibration engineers to ensure a cohesive test plan that covers base mapping requirements and mechanical development.
• Develop junior engineers and teams to realise their potential in the role and in skill sets applicable outside calibration.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of hardware and their functions from a theoretical level and how they integrate into the powertrain.
• Extensive knowledge of engine development processes and time-saving tools for efficient test cell operation.
• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Well-versed in applications such as Matlab, AVL Concerto, AVL CRETA, AVL CAMEO, AVL Puma, AVL Indicom, Sierra Cadet, Horiba Emissions Analysers, and ETAS INCA.
• Established aptitude for using and understanding test cell instrumentation, including limitations in explaining fluids and materials in a calibration environment.
• Demonstrated evidence of experience in developing and calibrating a new platform of hardware and software for an ICE within financial and time constraints.
• Expert level comprehension of combustion fundamentals and interactions, with experience calibrating around system-level anomalies to deliver a well-defined engine.
• Documented proof of practice showing novel ideas for improved combustion management for high-performance sports cars.
• Must have a full, clean driving licence.

Benefits

• Structured career development framework.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Annual buy & sell up to five days.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus award.
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
• Life assurance benefit.
• Eligibility to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after two years’ service.
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
• Generous parental leave policies.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as an employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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