Data Validation Engineer - Transmission and Driveline - 23731 - £25.66

A Transmissions and Driveline is required to work a major OEM in the West Midlands. The hourly rate is £25.66 for a basic 40 hour week.

The position will be based in the West Midlands.

Positions description:
Transmission and Driveline Road Load Data and Validation is part of the wider Transmission and Driveline Engineering group within Powertrain and is responsible for co-ordination and delivery of Road Load Data collection, analysis and durability target setting In vehicle functional testing and In house and outsourced rig testing for the complete transmission and driveline system and for all Our clients products. Key Responsibilities of this role are:

* Lead physical Road Load Data collectives from initial planning through to data analysis and presentation to end customer including: clarification of customer needs, definition of collective route, definition of instrumentation requirements and close liaison with instrumentation team.
* Support data collective (specialist driving support, off road and functional test)
* Data checking and validation, data post processing, data analysis.
* Support customer (component / system engineer) in developing durability targets and sign off levels Support Road Load Data Team Leader in service mix development / creation for new vehicles and new markets.
* Developing improved and increased understanding / data about emerging markets.
* Developing improved and increased understanding / data about customer usage.
* Development of increased and improved simulation techniques for RLD collectives

Experience / education required:

* Skilled user of HBM nCode nSoft software
* User / knowledge of HBM nCode 8 (Glyphworks) software
* Thorough understanding of fatigue analysis, Rain Flow analysis, Level crossing analysis.
* Knowledge of Matlab / Simulink / Carmaker
* Full UK driving licence including towing.
* Demonstrable Driver training to equivalent OEM Class 3, 3 Proving Ground, 2 Off Road and Trailer Tow is required.
* Knowledge of transmission and driveline systems and component functionality.
* Experience of simulation techniques in Matlab / Simulink / Carmaker
* Experience of vehicle / transmission and driveline test and validation
* Experience of handling large data files
* Knowledge of PT (engine and transmission) and Chassis control system calibration Knowledge of vehicle on and off road dynamics and the factors/systems that affect the attributes.
* This is a highly intellectual role, requiring a thorough knowledge of vehicle and powertrain dynamic behaviour, fatigue analysis and handling of large data files.
* A degree in a technical discipline or demonstrate able equivalent experience is required.

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Please contact Jacquie Astall at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on [contact details removed] to discuss further.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.