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Automotive Senior Engine Test Engineer

  • Location:

    Bedford

  • Sector:

    Engineering

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £40k - 50k per year

  • Contact:

    Francesca Coltham

  • Contact email:

    francesca.coltham@seismicgroup.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01275867408

  • Job ref:

    SEI6008P

  • Published:

    12 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-02-03

Automotive Senior Engine Test Engineer

Based on site in Bedford (Day Shift, 40 hours per week)

Salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience), plus great benefits

What would the Senior Engine Test Engineer do?

  • To deliver engineering objectives set by the Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager.
  • Generate engine installation packs and schematics for accurate test bed setups.
  • Identify engine/test delivery faults and collaborate with others to find effective solutions.
  • Processing and validation of engine test data.
  • Analysing engine data and understanding correct trends and causes for concern.
  • Supporting 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.

What skills and experience will the Senior Engine Test Engineer need?

  • Automotive/Mechanical Engineering HND, Degree OR relevant experience of testbed operation will be considered in place of qualifications.
  • 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 with a view 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 would be advantageous (Petrol, Diesel, High Performance, Heavy Duty, Alternative Fuels).

This advert represents a summary of the full role description. To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.