Diesel System Engineer

  • Full-time
  • Company: DENSO AUTOMOTIVE UK LTD.

Company Description

DENSO is one of the largest technology suppliers in the global automotive industry.  Our products and systems are an important part of nearly every major vehicle manufactured around the world.  DENSO is at the forefront of advanced technology and is in a unique position to shape the future of mobility.  We see this not just as an opportunity to create technologies that enable motion, but as a responsibility to influence the direction of that movement towards safety, sustainability and a greater need for inspiration. With more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates across 5 continents, DENSO is powered by a global workforce of about 170,000 individuals, whose expertise in research and development, engineering, manufacturing, sales and operations, enable us to continuously develop core technologies designed to respond to the industry and society's evolving needs by pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

DENSO Automotive UK Ltd is based in the heart of the UK automotive industry and provides development engineering and account management for a number of car makers.

Find more information at https://www.denso.com/uk/en/

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job

Diesel fuel injection equipment application support for EU Diesel customers.

 

Main Tasks of the Job

Responsibility for the assigned aspects of the Diesel FiE System.

Responsibility includes discussion with the customer (e.g. component application explanation), system analysis (e.g. system specification, pump capacity), calibration (e.g. rail pressure control, injector characterisation), pre-development (e.g. control system development, engine demonstration projects)

DENSO is looking for an engineer with good theoretical knowledge and relevant Diesel experience, ideally with experience dealing with customers.

 

Specific Responsibilities:

Personnel - the applicant will be working within the Diesel Systems team under an Assistant Technical Manager.

Resources - will need to plan work (including facilities support, proto parts and many other elements) to manage own output / testing to the right quality to achieve customer/internal targets.

Planning - needs to be able to manage a project and prioritise activity taking a flexible approach to make sure that all activity is aligned to the high level purpose

 Decisions - needs to be able to deliver required output, determined through alignment with team leader, with the minimum of input (good ownership). Needs to be proactive in reporting, exhibiting good communication to demonstrate alignment.

 

Personal Attributes:

Good Degree or equivalent (e.g. 2:1 or higher in Mechanical, Automotive or Electronics Engineering).

Project management capability in related systems, track record of delivering projects, understanding of Diesel engine operation/control.

Clear thinker, good communicator and pro-active attitude.  Good at logical analysis of data and problem solving.

Demonstrates clear ownership of tasks.  Able to build relationships internally/externally.

Experience using project management SW (e.g. Confluence), MS Office, Matlab/Simulink and INCA/Canape desirable.

 

Working Conditions:

Based at the Powertrain Engineering office in Coventry working in an open-plan office with access to laboratory, chassis dyno and engine test bed / rig facilities.  Potential of regular travel to the customer sites, (with potentially extended visits) and occasional travel to other DENSO offices.

Note: During the current COVID situation working from home will be expected and the applicant is expected to maintain drive/output/have suitable home working environment to support.

Ability to work additional hours as required.  Ability to work offsite at customer / DENSO sites when requested

The role may involve training/travel to Japan, India and sites within Europe

Additional Information

What we offer you:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive Flexible benefits package, 
including generous holiday & pension schemes
Continuous development opportunities
Flexible working hours
Discretionary annual bonus
All equipment necessary to do your job

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