Senior Development Validation Planning Engineer

Senior Development Validation Planning (DVP) Engineer – Lowestoft – Permanent
Do you want to join a dynamic startup, as they revolutionize the marine industry with an innovative new product set to launch in 2024. Their tight-knit team is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology to market, and we’re seeking a Senior DVP Engineer to lead our Design Verification Plan (DVP) efforts.
Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage DVP activities leveraging personal expertise, FMEA data, and Functional Requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Design Team and external partners to define DVP requirements based on FMEAs.
• Identify external testing resources when in-house facilities are insufficient.
• Specify instrumentation based on test needs and define pass criteria aligned with the Functional Requirements Document.
• Ensure the DVP aligns with requirements for a robust Engineering Sign Off.
• Create test procedures where needed in our Quality Management System.
• Provide status updates to the Leadership Team.
• Generate test reports from validation testing results.
• Assist in building Technical construction files.
• Support homologation and certification efforts (RCD, IMO, and EPA).
• Adapt test plans based on resource availability or reassignment, while considering overall development and validation planning impact.

Experience Needed:

• Minimum of 10 years in Propulsion engineering within Product Development (Automotive, off highway, or Marine experience considered).
• Proficiency in planning engineering test programs.
• Experience across multiple product development cycles from conception to volume production.
• Familiarity with robust engineering sign-off processes for consumer products.
• Ability to draft technician-friendly test procedures.
• Understanding of instrumentation techniques.
• Strong network of engineering service providers.
• Prior experience in a Small, Medium Enterprise (SME), demonstrating hands-on teamwork.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong integrity and ethics.
• Collaborative team player, both providing and receiving support.
• High energy, results-oriented, and enthusiastic.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Independent decision-maker.
• Effective communicator at all levels, with a focus on technical matters.
• Process-oriented mindset.
• Thrives in high-pressure environments.

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