Development Engineer (Fuel Systems)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd
Peterborough, UK
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£83,200.0 - £87,069.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Failure Mode Effects Analysis Systems Development Life Cycle Release Management

Job description

Are you a Development Engineer - Fuel Systems looking to lead technically complex projects, with Flexible Working and a Long-Term Contract? Do you have experience developing engine air/fuel system components from concept through to production?

This is a chance to step into a highly technical contract role for a world-leading engineering manufacturer, where you’ll be trusted to deliver to time, cost and quality and work with a wider global engineering network.

You’ll be joining a business known for engineering innovation and real-world product impact, with the opportunity to work on current and new products and drive world-class quality and reliability through structured engineering methods.

You’ll lead design and development of air and fuel system components on an established engine platform, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders from requirements through validation and production release.

This role suits a technically-driven engineer looking for high-level development work, specialist fuel systems exposure, and ownership of complex engineering projects.

The Role:

  • Lead air/fuel system component development projects on an engine platform, working cross-functionally and with suppliers
  • On-site role in Peterborough, collaborating with global engineering and production facilities
  • 40 hours per week contract role (no on-call/shift pattern stated on the record)

Requirements

Degree-qualified in Engineering (or equivalent experience) with strong mechanical engineering fundamentals

  • Proven experience in engine components/systems development (diesel engine fuel systems preferred)
  • Comfortable leading project delivery and using methods such as APQP, FMEA and DVP&R to manage risk and validation

Benefits & conditions

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

About the company

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

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