Design Engineer (Engine Systems)

RHL; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RHL is seeking a Design Engineer (CREO) to work on a 12-month renewable contract on-site in Peterborough. The role involves designing air/fuel systems for heavy vehicles, collaborating with global teams and suppliers, and supporting design reviews and APQP processes.

The position is Inside IR35 and paid £32.66/hour PAYE. The candidate will have 6–8 years of relevant experience, strong CAD/PLM skills (Creo/Teamcenter) and a solid grounding in manufacturing principles to deliver robust engine

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent knowledge/experience).
• 6-8 years' relevant engineering experience.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and understanding of engine components/systems and component development.
• High level of CAD/PLM capability: Creo (design) and Teamcenter (PLM).
• Experience designing powertrain and/or engine components.
• Comfortable supporting peer reviews, sharing learning and developing robust solutions.
• Ability to research and resolve problems autonomously.
• Good understanding of manufacturing principles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and deliver air/fuel system and component development projects to time, cost and quality targets.
• Communicate design status, project progress and key technical issues to peers, stakeholders and management.
• Lead design reviews to secure cross-functional support for new designs, supplier nomination and capital investment.
• Work with suppliers to develop specifications and deliver robust solutions using APQP.
• Assess technical risk using FMEA and define/coordinate simulation and validation activities (DVP&R).
• Investigate and resolve technical issues using 8D methodology.
• Partner with Product Management to capture customer needs and translate them into design requirements.
• Produce and review technical documentation and reports to support production design release.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to implement solutions across worldwide facilities.
• Apply Lean principles and capture lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Creo (design)

Teamcenter (PLM)

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Powertrain/engine components

Autonomous problem solving

Manufacturing principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

Teamcenter

Job description

Design Engineer (CREO) | 12-month renewable contract | On-site Peterborough | Inside IR35 | £32.66/hr PAYE

Role summary

We're recruiting a Design Engineer with proven experience designing fuel and/or air systems for large/heavy vehicles. This is a 12-month renewable contract, working on-site in Peterborough alongside designers and engineers within the heavy vehicles industry.

Key responsibilities

• Design, plan and deliver air/fuel system and component development projects to time, cost and quality targets.
• Communicate design status, project progress and key technical issues to peers, stakeholders and management.
• Lead design reviews to secure cross-functional support for new designs, supplier nomination and capital investment.
• Work with suppliers to develop specifications and deliver robust solutions using APQP.
• Assess technical risk using FMEA and define/coordinate simulation and validation activities (DVP&R).
• Investigate and resolve technical issues using 8D methodology.
• Partner with Product Management to capture customer needs and translate them into design requirements.
• Produce and review technical documentation and reports to support production design release.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to implement solutions across worldwide facilities.
• Apply Lean principles and capture lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.

Required skills & experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent knowledge/experience).
• 6-8 years' relevant engineering experience.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and understanding of engine components/systems and component development.
• High level of CAD/PLM capability: Creo (design) and Teamcenter (PLM).
• Experience designing powertrain and/or engine components.
• Comfortable supporting peer reviews, sharing learning and developing robust solutions.
• Ability to research and resolve problems autonomously.
• Good understanding of manufacturing principles and processes.

Desirable / sector experience

• Fuel systems (high/low pressure), air systems, EGR systems, turbochargers, manifolds.
• Leading/participating in APQP, FMEA and DVP&R.
• Simulation, rig testing and complete system testing.
• Background from heavy vehicles, aerospace, marine or military sectors.

Contract details

Inside IR35 | £32.66 per hour PAYE

12-month renewable contract

On-site: Peterborough