Senior Development Validation Planning (Dvp) Engineer

Senior Development Validation Planning (DVP) Engineer
We are looking for an expereinced Development Validation Planning (DVP) Engineer looking for a step up in their career or looking for an exciting new challange. My client are always bringing in new technology into the marine market, they're backed by a billionaire and going through a massive growth. If this is the role for you then apply today!
Main Responsibilities
* Construct and manage the Design Verification Plan (DVP) activities drawing on personal previous experience, FMEA output and Functional Requirements
* Working closely with the Design Team and external partners to understand the DVP requirements from the FMEAs.
* Where in house facilities are not available for a particular test, identify the relevant service at an external provider.
* Support the specification of appropriate instrumentation based on test requirements.
* Specify the pass criteria for all tests identified in the DVP making reference to the Functional Requirements Document.
* Ensure the DVP reflects the test requirements that result in a robust Engineering Sign Off, should all tests be successfully completed.
* Author the test procedures where there are gaps in QMS
* Produce status reports to the Leadership Team
* Author test reports from results gained through validation testing.
* Support the generation of Technical construction files for the product.
* Support homologation and certification efforts for RCD, IMO and EPA.
* Ability to react and re-arrange test plan on the basis of available test resource in the case of failures, or re-assignment of resources to other activities. With an ability to define impact to the overall development and validation plan.
Previous Experience:
* Minimum of 10 years in Propulsion engineering within a Product Development department. Automotive, off highway as well as Marine experience will be considered.
* Ability to plan engineering test programmes.
* Have experienced the product development cycle at least twice from conception through to volume production.
* Understand what constitutes a robust engineering sign off of a Product for sale to the general public.
* Ability to write test procedures capable of being followed by a Technician working remotely.
* Understanding of instrumentation techniques.
* Established network of engineering service providers.
* Worked in a Small, Medium Enterprise (SME) and can demonstrate the ability to ‘roll their sleeves up’ and personally get things done as part of a small team
Qualifications:
* Mechanical Engineering Degree or HND preferred
Other:
* Lowestoft based with travel expected to Stratford head office.
* Hours of work principally 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday with flexibility required