Development Engineer - Fuel Systems

83zero Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

83zero Ltd seeks an experienced Development Engineer - Fuel Systems in Peterborough to drive fuel system development for new diesel engine programmes. You will own development activities, perform design reviews with suppliers, and lead validation and testing to production readiness.

The role requires strong experience in high-pressure fuel systems and diesel engines, plus APQP/FMEA familiarity. On-site work five days a week in Peterborough with a 12-month contract and potential extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' relevant engineering experience.
• Strong experience in fuel system development.
• Proven knowledge of high-pressure fuel systems.
• Experience with diesel or reciprocating engines.
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering and manufacturing principles.
• Experience with APQP, FMEA and DVP&R would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Off-highway diesel engine experience would be highly desirable.
• Experience with CAD, PLM systems, simulation, rig testing or system testing would also be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own fuel system development activities from concept to production.
• Lead design reviews and supplier development.
• Perform technical risk assessment, validation and testing.
• Support resolution of engineering issues through structured problem-solving.

Skills

5+ years experience

Fuel systems development

High-pressure fuel systems

Diesel engines

Mechanical engineering principles

APQP/FMEA/DVP&R awareness

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Off-highway diesel engines experience

CAD/PLM/SIM/testing aware

Tools

CAD

PLM systems

Simulation

Rig testing

System testing

Job description

Development Engineer - Fuel Systems

Peterborough | £40.73 per hour | Inside IR35 | 12-month contract

Are you an experienced Fuel Systems Engineer with a strong background in high-pressure fuel systems and diesel engines?

We're looking for a Development Engineer - Fuel Systems to join an established engineering team in Peterborough, working on exciting new diesel engine programmes and taking projects from development through to production.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll have the opportunity to own fuel system development activities, solve complex technical problems and work closely with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.

You’ll be involved in design reviews, supplier development, technical risk assessment, validation and testing, as well as supporting the resolution of engineering issues through structured problem-solving.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years' relevant engineering experience.
• Strong experience in fuel system development.
• Proven knowledge of high-pressure fuel systems.
• Experience with diesel or reciprocating engines.
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering and manufacturing principles.
• Experience with APQP, FMEA and DVP&R would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Off-highway diesel engine experience would be highly desirable.
• Experience with CAD, PLM systems, simulation, rig testing or system testing would also be beneficial.

The opportunity

You’ll be working on new product development, collaborating with experienced engineers and suppliers and helping deliver the next generation of diesel engine products.

£40.73 per hour | Inside IR35 | 12 months + potential extension

Monday-Friday | 5 days on-site | Peterborough