Order Ref: 55838

Position Title: EPD DV Engineer

Duration: 12 Month Rolling Contract

Location: Dunton, Essex

Division: Product Development

Position Description:

• EPD DV Engineer
• The EPD mechanical development engineer will lead dynamometer-testing activities that are required to complete DCV sign off for EU6e and EU7 Fox Upgrade 350bar.
• Provide evidence of signoff prior to Unit DC and Unit FDJ.
• They will manage the test rooms, liaising with Vehicle Evaluation & Verification (VEV), Build & Test (B&T) and Vehicle Propulsion Systems Engineering (VPSE) to ensure testing is completed correctly and in time for program gateways.
• Complete Mechanical signoff of new Fox Engine hardware including documentation of test methods, results and analysis
• Support warranty and OPD investigations for existing Fox applications
• Raise ELMS test requests
• Oversee engine instrumentation and installations to ensure standardisation is applied
• Develop and provide calibrations for the dynamometer test rooms
• Provide test bands for Durability tests and approve engine is running correctly prior to test
• Work with components engineers and refer to relevant CETPs to design appropriate test programs for each mechanical sign off
• Issue daily test instructions (DTIs) to the mechanical development test rooms
• Analyse test data to monitor engine health throughout test and that sign off is completed correctly
• Write test reports providing the evidence and results of each mechanical development test

Skills Required:

• AVL software packages including Concerto
• Working knowledge of ATI or similar calibration software
• Engine, calibration and test rig fault identification and problem solving
• Project management

Skills Preferred:

• Strong communication skills in person and using formal reports

Experience Required:

• Minimum 2 years' experience with dynamometer engine testing

Experience Preferred:

• Calibration experience of gasoline GTDI engines
• Knowledge of Dunton VEV facilities and processes

Education Preferred:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree

Additional Information:

• Location: Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week minimum