Development Engineer

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Napier Turbocharger, a Wabtec Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Development Engineer to join a well-established business designing, manufacturing, and testing industrial turbochargers supplied into the Power Generation, Marine, and Rail Traction industries.

Role: Development Engineer

Salary: £Competitive

Location: LN5 7FD, Lincoln

Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30am to 15:45pm and Friday 07:30am to 15:15pm

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

As a Development Engineer the role will involve the design, installation, and commissioning of test rigs. You will work in close liaison with colleagues responsible for design, analysis, and applications. There will be opportunities to lead engineering projects and interact with customers to meet strict deadlines for the introduction of new turbocharger products or upgrades.

What will your typical day look like?

• Create bespoke turbomachinery testing rigs
• Perform hands on testing and experimental work
• High Speed rotating machinery assembly and testing
• Lead design validation and reliability testing
• Facilitate improvements and transfer to production/customer

What do we want to know about you?

• HNC/HND or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or a related field.
• Design and build bespoke test rigs
• Previous experience in testing rotating machinery products
• Robust technical analysis and documentation skills
• Experience in rotating machinery assembly
• Proven experience in experimental testing methodologies

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.

Apply today!

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

Who are we?