Job Description
Job description
About Us: QDSL (Quintessential Design Services Limited) is an engineering and technology consultancy based in the UK, supporting client projects in field of Engineering Innovations, Research & Development and IT. We offer engineering support in Automotive, Aerospace, Energy and IT.
Due to the increasing demand of Reliability Engineering, QDSL is building a new team exclusive focused on Reliability & Safety at all levels; Sub-Component / Component / Product within the Automotive domain. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing team with strong core values on Quality of Health, Work / Work-Life Balance, accountability, service and Integrity.
Position: Reliability & Test Methodology Engineer
Job ID: QDSL062401
Job Type: Permanent / Contract
Location: West Midlands
Key Responsibilities
* As a Reliability and Test Methodology Engineer in Powertrain you will be responsible for developing component specific design verification and validation test methods on new electrified propulsion systems.
* You will enhance our test plans, creating efficient tests tailored to excite specific mechanisms of failure for new cutting-edge automotive technology. You will be supporting the reliability engineering chapter strategy.
* Participate in product design process to understand product features, functions and lifecycle events to plan for reliability assessment.
* The ability to work with a broad range of specialists and projects and to be able to put complex ideas across to senior engineers is therefore desirable.
* Perform lifecycle assessment and provide recommendations to design team to achieve life cycle targets.
* Develop standard methods, trainings and methodologies and ensure implementation within organization for competence development. Share lessons learnt and develop best practice guidelines.
* You will also be encouraged to share knowledge and have a motivation to teach and develop others.
* The role requires both a technically curious and short-term practical approach; the ideal candidate will have a desire for personal and shared in depth understanding but also be able to focus on short term delivery priorities.
* Perform FMEA with design team to help create robust design.
Skills Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
* Degree or similar qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related subject.
* To be successful in this role it is essential to have a strong background in product development and experience component / system design and verification / validation.
* An understanding of quality tools and in particular Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) and Design for Reliability (DfR) methods and principles is advantageous.
* Familiarity with and experience in failure mode analysis with ability to problem solve and effectively communicate findings at different business levels.
* Knowledge of reliability engineering and statistical analysis.
* Working knowledge of data visualisation tools and techniques (for example MS Excel, Reliasoft, etc).
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Familiarity with the design, operation and environment of Automotive Electrification.
* Design for Reliability (DfR) techniques.
* DFMEA, DRBFM, Design of Experiments (DOE).
* Able to communicate effectively, work flexibly in a multi-disciplinary team and on own initiative.
* Experience of working in AGILE.
* Minimum 3 days per week travel to Office location / s.
Product Development Experience in 1 or more of the following background is :
* Transmission & Driveline (eMachines)
* Thermal Systems (Cooling, Lubrication)
* Power Electronics (Inverter)
* Mechanical
* Castings or Frames
What we offer (For Permanent only)
* Competitive Salary in line with level of experience.
* Healthy working environment with no strict KPI’s.
* UK Work Visa Sponsorship may be available for current in UK applicants only (TBC).
* Opportunity to be part of world class product development projects.
* 28 Days Holidays (Annual + Bank Holidays) and above additional benefits.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about working on the world-class innovation projects and meet the requirements of the role, please email your application to careers@qdslglobal.com.
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