Job Advert: Diesel Engine Performance Engineer
Location: Stafford
Contract: 12-month contract with potential for extension
About the Role:
A leading manufacturer of industrial diesel engines is seeking an experienced Diesel Engine Performance Engineer to join our Product Engineering Development team. This position is based at our Stafford facility and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of our 5000 Series diesel products.
Role Purpose:
As a Diesel Engine Performance Engineer, you'll be responsible for planning and executing engineering activities essential to product development. Your work will include engine performance calibration, data analysis, root cause investigation, and implementing corrective actions. The role involves diverse projects within a collaborative, multi-skilled team and may require occasional international travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform diesel engine performance and emissions calibration
- Conduct mechanical verification and validation of engine components and systems
- Develop and oversee component validation plans
- Coordinate daily engineering tasks and manage test and analysis activities
- Resolve defects and conduct failure analysis using industry-standard methods
- Prepare and present technical reports
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures
- Support the design function, including participation in FMEA reviews
- Collaborate with platform teams in Stafford and other global locations
Key Competencies:
- Expertise in diesel engine performance and emissions calibration
- Strong skills in data analysis and technical reporting
- Focus on quality and attention to detail
- Effective decision-making and project leadership
- Strong planning, organising, and teamwork abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Essential:
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification/experience
- Experience in engine performance, emissions calibration, data analysis, and reporting
- Knowledge of emissions measurement techniques, global emission regulations, and emissions hardware
- Familiarity with control system development, fuel system optimisation, and turbocharger matching
- Proficient in MS Office with strong technical writing skills
- Knowledge of industrial diesel engine systems (cooling, lubrication, air systems, etc.)
Desirable:
- Experience with CANAPE and Osiris high-speed data capture tools
This role is perfect for a skilled engineer ready to make an impact in diesel engine performance engineering. Apply now to join an innovative team dedicated to engineering excellence.
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.