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# Development Engineer (Fuel Systems)

- **Company:** Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Peterborough, UK
- **Salary:** £83,200.0 - £87,069.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/development-engineer-fuel-systems/57318299

## About the Role

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

## 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)


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