Mechanical Systems and Validation Engineering Manager

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Job Title: Mechanical Systems and Validation Engineering Manager Salary starting from £66,079 depending on experience Location : Stafford, Staffordshire UK   Benefits:     25 days annual leave   Monthly Cash Car Allowance  - £625pcm Up to 2 0 % Bonus   Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will contribute u p to 10%   Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.   Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.   About LPSD     Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) designs and manufactures diesel and spark-ignited engines, ranging from 400 kilowatts to 16 megawatts of power, as well as the key engine systems such as fuel, air, aftertreatment, and cooling which are used to power Oil & Gas, Electric Power, Marine, Rail, Industrial, and CAT Machine applications around the world.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Mechanical Systems and Validation Manager to lead the mechanical development activities across the Perkins 4000 and 5000 Series product platforms. Reporting to the Development Engineering Manager, you will provide technical leadership for engine mechanical system performance, reliability and durability validation for both new product introduction and current production engines, while leading and developing a team of validation engineers.    Working closely with Product Leads, engine architects, systems & component owners , and global engineering teams, you will play a pivotal role in defining technical objectives, delivering robust validation programmes, and ensuring the successful development of world-class powertrain solutions that meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements.    This role offers the opportunity to influence product strategy and work across a global network of engineering and test facilities in the UK, USA, Europe, India, and China.

Creation of Engine System Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), supporting risk identification and facilitating the creation of engine system and component validation plans (DVP)   Own governance of the DVP updates with simulation and validation test results    Plan and execute engine build and test plans, delivering product validation tests through internal and external test facilities and in application   Identification of field application test requirements and opportunities and securing agreement with customers for field follow test activities   Monitor and review field data for engines and applications and translate into DVP reporting, requirements and validation test cycles   Own governance of pre-production reliability development process for issue discovery reporting and assignment   Own governance of new product introduction issue process for issue closure   What You Will Have   Requires an accredited engineering degree    Technical Excellence   Significant experience in mechanical development and validation of engines (preferably diesel) or major engine systems   K nowledge of engine, system and component validation best practices   Familiarity with the requirements of NVH data collection and analysis   Familiarity with modelling complex mechanical systems   High competence in the use of data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, Matlab/Simulink, Osiris, Diadem, and/or Concerto   Experience of DFMEA and DVP creation