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) - Preferred
- 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 preferred:
- 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
