Senior DVP Engineer

About this role The Senior DVP Engineer will work with external suppliers and internal teams to initially define all the development test activity for the product. You will act as primary point of contact for all Design Verification Plan (DVP) activities across Caudwell Marine for our initial product. 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 Caudwell Marine’s 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. Qualifications required * 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). * Mechanical Engineering Degree or HND preferred