Job Details

Principal Development Engineer

Our Client is a leading development partner of the automobile and engine industry with a proven and unique system competence in the area of combustion engines and engine peripherals. They are among the top 3 system suppliers for Piston Systems, Cylinder Components, Valve Train Systems, Air Management Systems and Liquid Management Systems.

Our client seeks an experienced and dynamic Principal Development Engineer to join their team.

The Role:

To plan and supervise engine and vehicle build and test

To analyse test results

To prepare technical reports

To create test plans

To supervise complete project teams under a Project Manager

To prepare engineering program quotations

To monitor project progress and finance

To design parts for development testing

To liaise with program suppliers

To liaise with customers

To create and maintain project plans and other project tools

To contribute to technical capability of the development department

Responsible for the quality of the test data, results analysis and report from the development section of a project

Responsible for adhering to or seeking deviation for the development procedures

Responsible for the clear instruction of staff using the appropriate procedures and forms

Responsible for feeding back test results to the internal and external customer in a timely manner

Requirements:

A Degree or HND with relevant experience

Professional qualifications as appropriate

A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the field of development engineering

German language skills, advantageous not essential

Ability to supervise the work of others

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work on own and as part of a team

Confidence to communicate effectively at all levels

Must be self motivated and the possess the drive to complete tasks in a timely manner and with appropriate attention to detail

Ability to work well under pressure and to strict time constraints

Flexibility and willingness to travel to customer sites for both long and short durations (including secondments)