Design Engineer

Driver Hire Borders; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Peterborough seeks a Design Engineer to lead air and fuel system component development. The role involves designing, collaborating with suppliers, and resolving technical issues. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CAD experience, and expertise in fuel and air systems. Competitive pay at £38-£42 per hour with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Mastery of CAD for component design.
• Familiarity with fuel, air, EGR systems, and turbochargers.
• Experience in the on/off-highway powertrain sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of air and fuel system components.
• Communicate design status to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality solutions.

Skills

CAD design experience

Expertise in fuel systems

Expertise in air systems

Team player

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Equivalent knowledge and experience

Tools

Product Lifecycle Management

Teamcenter

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to join a Component Engineering department for our client in Peterborough. This role will focus on leading the design and development of air and fuel system components, impacting both new and current products. This position is ideal for a designer capable of generating innovative solutions within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Role Details:

• Contract Duration: 12 months, with a likelihood of extension.

• Working Hours: Core hours are 08:30-16:30, with flexible start and finish times.

• Location: This is a full-time, on-site position in Peterborough (5 days a week).

• Pay Rates: £38-£42 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, and deliver air and fuel system and component development projects, meeting time, cost, and quality goals.

• Communicate design and project status to peers, stakeholders, and management.

• Lead design reviews to gain cross-functional business support for new designs and supplier nomination.

• Collaborate with suppliers to develop specifications and deliver quality solutions

• Assess technical risk and coordinate simulation and validation activities

• Investigate and resolve technical issues using 8D methodology

• Collaborate with Product Management to understand customer needs and design requirements.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Experience using CAD to design components

• Expertise in fuel systems, air systems, EGR systems, and turbochargers.

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

• Experience in engineering, preferably in the on/off-highway powertrain sector.

• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management

• Teamcenter experience being highly desirable.

• Ability to use simulation tools for self-analysis.

• A strong team player with effective communication skills.

If you are a motivated and innovative engineer with a passion for powertrain technology, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team that is building a better, more sustainable world.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.