Design Engineer

Role: Design Engineer

Location: Peterborough

Contract Length: 12 months

Salary: Up to £54,000 per annum

Randstad has partnered with a world-leading manufacturer of off-highway diesel engines, natural gas engines, and construction equipment.

The role

We are currently seeking a Design Engineer on a contract basis to join the Aftertreatment Engineering Team. This role is focused on developing solutions to address challenging requirements within the New Product Introduction framework and updating current engine products for a variety of off-highway applications. The successful candidate will lead and deliver complex projects while working with global manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customers.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of supporting the development of future engine platforms to meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations. You will have the opportunity to influence designs at the beginning of the development lifecycle and see a product through its full development cycle, which can take up to 4 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing IC Engine components, complex mounting systems, and aftertreatment and emissions modules.
• Leading FMEA creation for engine systems, identifying risks, and creating validation plans.
• Writing technical reports for component and system-level validation and creating Functional Requirement Documents.
• Supporting field and production issues by determining root causes and implementing permanent corrective actions.
• Developing strong relationships with suppliers to ensure solutions align with cost and quality expectations.

What you'll bring

• A mandatory Engineering Degree, or an HNC in mechanical or automotive engineering with a strong technical background.
• Top skills in CAD Design and Management, preferably utilizing Creo and Teamcenter.
• Expertise in BOM (Bill of Materials) creation and management.
• Knowledge and practical application of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• A strong team player and self-starter mentality, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and commit to deadlines.

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

skills

Creo