Fuel Systems Development Engineer

Lucid Support Services Ltd; Alwalton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Support Services Ltd. seeks a Fuel Systems Development Engineer to drive high‑pressure fuel system development for a major diesel engine programme.

You will own development activities, oversee validation, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure robust, high‑performance solutions. The role demands extensive experience in high‑pressure fuel systems, diesel engine product development, and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' relevant engineering experience.
• High-pressure fuel systems expertise.
• Fuel systems development experience.
• Diesel or reciprocating engine product development experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience analysing engineering and test data.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Off-highway engine experience.
• Experience with fuel system testing and validation activities.
• Experience supporting new product introduction programmes.
• 10+ years relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead fuel system development activities for new product programmes.
• Develop, validate and optimise high-pressure fuel systems.
• Analyse engineering data to identify performance improvements and resolve technical issues.
• Support engine and fuel system testing activities.
• Work closely with suppliers and engineering stakeholders to deliver programme objectives.
• Prepare technical reports and development documentation.
• Support validation activities and performance optimisation programmes.
• Ensure project delivery against quality, timing and cost targets.

Skills

High-pressure fuel systems

Fuel systems development

Diesel engine development

Analytical problem solving

Data analysis

Communication collaboration

Engineering degree

Off-highway engines

Fuel system testing/validation

NPI support

10+ years experience

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Fuel Systems Development Engineer | High Pressure Fuel Systems | Diesel Engines

Location: Peterborough (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months (Likely Extension)
Rate: £40 - £46 p/h Umbrella

We are recruiting for a Fuel Systems Development Engineer to support the development of new diesel engine products. This position will take ownership of fuel system development activities on a major new product programme, supporting the delivery of robust, high-performance engineering solutions. Working within an experienced engineering team, you will contribute to the development, validation and optimisation of fuel systems used in advanced diesel engine applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead fuel system development activities for new product programmes.
• Develop, validate and optimise high-pressure fuel systems.
• Analyse engineering data to identify performance improvements and resolve technical issues.
• Support engine and fuel system testing activities.
• Work closely with suppliers and engineering stakeholders to deliver programme objectives.
• Prepare technical reports and development documentation.
• Support validation activities and performance optimisation programmes.
• Ensure project delivery against quality, timing and cost targets.

Skills

• Minimum 5 years' relevant engineering experience.
• High-pressure fuel systems expertise.
• Fuel systems development experience.
• Diesel or reciprocating engine product development experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience analysing engineering and test data.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Off-highway engine experience.
• Experience with fuel system testing and validation activities.
• Experience supporting new product introduction programmes.
• 10+ years relevant industry experience.

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