Engine Test Engineer - ICE / Engines in Bedford

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, providing customisable testing solutions, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscar festivals. The Group serves customers in the mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture, and defence sectors. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, China, Japan, South Korea, Italy, and Romania, employing around 1300 people. We share a strong vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions. Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity guide us daily.

This role is to develop the candidate into a core member of the ICE team within Propulsion. The candidate will run a project with support of a Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager, progressively becoming autonomous and handling more complex work.

• Ensure all H&S and quality procedures have been adhered to.
• Deliver engineering objectives set by senior or principal engineers or engineering managers.
• Generate engine installation packs and schematics for accurate test bed setups.
• Identify engine/test delivery faults and collaborate with others to find effective solutions.
• Process and validate engine test data.
• Analyse engine data and understand correct trends and causes for concern.
• Support colleagues as required to achieve wider goals.
• Track project efficiency and maintain project related invoicing.
• Devise and lead initiatives to reduce waste and optimise efficiency.
• Take active part in regular customer update meetings.
• Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times.

• Automotive/Mechanical Engineering HND or Degree.
• Relevant experience of testbed operation will be considered in place of qualifications.

• Minimum 2 years experience in an automotive engineering discipline.
• Test bed experience in an automotive testing environment.
• Excellent understanding of gasoline and diesel engine mechanical fundamentals.
• Instrumentation experience (thermocouples, pressure transducers, etc.).
• Able to create test automation procedures/schedules to maximise automated running.
• Working closely with customer engineering teams to establish and carry out test programs.
• Experience of a wide variety of engine types advantageous (Petrol, Diesel, High Performance, Heavy Duty, Alternative Fuels).

• Understanding of engine fundamentals and materials characteristics.
• Appreciation of electrical and mechanical engine diagnostics.
• Use of engine test cell equipment & software including dynos, instrumentation and calibration tools.
• Experience and understanding of emissions measurement equipment advantageous.
• Working knowledge of AVL Puma, Horiba STARS and/or Kratzer PATools test automation systems.
• In depth knowledge of other automation systems considered.
• Data interpretation, critique and presentation using Excel and/or AVL Concerto.
• Ability to write formal reports using UTAC standard templates.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills.

• Highly motivated team player.
• Punctual and well organised with a methodical approach.
• Good communications skills with well noted documentation and work instruction.
• Good stakeholder engagement, ensuring the customer is kept at the centre of all decision making.
• Positive & professional attitude at all times with a customer focus.
• Ability to work under pressure and delegate where required.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Self-motivated, forward thinking, right-first-time attitude, willingness to learn.
• Able to use a zero-blame culture to improve self and facility.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity.

• Flexibility to travel as and when required.
• Full UK driving licence & own transport.
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check.

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing.

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts via the Perkz reward scheme.
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values.
• Healthcare cashback plans.
• Generous holiday benefits.
• Contributory pension schemes.
• Attractive family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to employee assistance support services.

We believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best. Candidates must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.