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# Design Engineer (Engine Systems)

- **Company:** RHL
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £62,400.0 - £67,933.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Component-Based Software Engineering, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, System Testing, Creo, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2960450767-2

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent knowledge/experience).
 * 6-8 years' relevant engineering experience.
 * Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and understanding of engine components/systems and component development.
 * High level of CAD/PLM capability: Creo (design) and Teamcenter (PLM).
 * Experience designing powertrain and/or engine components.
 * Comfortable supporting peer reviews, sharing learning and developing robust solutions.
 * Ability to research and resolve problems autonomously.
 * Good understanding of manufacturing principles and processes.

Desirable / sector experience

 * Fuel systems (high/low pressure), air systems, EGR systems, turbochargers, manifolds.
 * Leading/participating in APQP, FMEA and DVP&R.
 * Simulation, rig testing and complete system testing.
 * Background from heavy vehicles, aerospace, marine or military sectors.

## Description

Design Engineer (CREO) 12-month renewable contract On-site Peterborough Inside IR.66/hr PAYE, We're recruiting a Design Engineer with proven experience designing fuel and/or air systems for large/heavy vehicles. This is a 12-month renewable contract, working on-site in Peterborough alongside designers and engineers within the heavy vehicles industry., * Design, plan and deliver air/fuel system and component development projects to time, cost and quality targets.

 * Communicate design status, project progress and key technical issues to peers, stakeholders and management.
 * Lead design reviews to secure cross-functional support for new designs, supplier nomination and capital investment.
 * Work with suppliers to develop specifications and deliver robust solutions using APQP.
 * Assess technical risk using FMEA and define/coordinate simulation and validation activities (DVP&R).
 * Investigate and resolve technical issues using 8D methodology.
 * Partner with Product Management to capture customer needs and translate them into design requirements.
 * Produce and review technical documentation and reports to support production design release.
 * Collaborate with global engineering teams to implement solutions across worldwide facilities.
 * Apply Lean principles and capture lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.


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