Reliability & Test Methodology Engineer

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.