Senior Development Engineer

Senior Development Engineer
Salary: £52k - £57k
Sector: Automotive
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

We are looking for a talented Senior Development Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Milton Keynes. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the validation and development of advanced powertrain systems, working on technically challenging projects from concept through to delivery.

As a Senior Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the performance and reliability validation of powertrain systems, ensuring projects meet agreed functional, quality, cost and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
As the Senior Development Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Assessing project requirements with internal and external stakeholders
Developing and implementing robust test procedures
Conducting performance and reliability validation activities
Analysing test data and producing detailed technical reports
Presenting findings to internal teams and external stakeholders
Investigating unit-under-test failures and unexpected technical issues
Identifying and implementing preventative and corrective actions
Managing and coordinating project concerns and issue databases
Creating, maintaining and managing detailed project plans
Coordinating supplier delivery of hardware and software
Supporting the installation, modification and commissioning of mechanical systems at client facilities
Ensuring systems and features meet all specified requirements through validation testing
Providing input into Sign-Off Summary reports and meta-analysis activities
Supporting and mentoring less experienced engineers
Providing technical support and answering engineering queries from clients and colleagues
Working collaboratively across the wider business to deliver projects right first time
Driving continuous improvement across testing, setup and data analysis activities
Identifying opportunities to implement state-of-the-art technologies within validation activities
Following Electrical Safety Management System (ESMS) requirements when working with hazardous voltage systems
Promoting a strong Health & Safety culture across all testing activities
Supporting the Commercial Team with technical and marketing opportunities where required  Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline
Strong engineering and technical background
Genuine interest in Powertrain Engineering
Excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals and data handling
Knowledge of project delivery within a systems engineering environment
Strong technical report writing and presentation skills
Proven experience delivering technical engineering projects
3+ years' post-graduate experience in a similar engineering role  Desirable Skills & Experience:
Electric motor, inverter or powertrain testing and development
MATLAB
INCA
Python
CADET
NI / LabVIEW
JIRA
Leadership or mentoring experience
Relevant Master's Degree or PhD
First Aid qualification
High Voltage competency
If you are an experienced Senior Development Engineer, Development Engineer or Powertrain Engineer looking for your next challenge in Milton Keynes, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed