Senior Design Engineer

Posted 3 days 7 hours ago by 83Zero Ltd

£45 - £47.07 Hourly
Contract
Not Specified
Design Jobs
Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, United Kingdom, PE1 1
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer
Location: Peterborough (5 days onsite)
Rate: £47.04 per hour
Contract Length: 24 months

Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Engineer to support major new product development programmes within a globally recognised engineering environment. This role focuses on delivering robust design solutions for advanced engine systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and development of engine components (castings, geartrain, valvetrain, drivetrain, in-cylinder components)
  • Support system-level design (cooling, lubrication, breather, FEAD)
  • Lead project tasks and manage deliverables
  • Perform FMEA and risk analysis
  • Create and release engineering drawings and documentation
  • Work closely with suppliers using APQP methodologies
  • Participate in design reviews and validation activities

Requirements:

  • Minimum 6 years' experience in design engineering
  • Advanced CAD skills (Creo preferred)
  • Strong understanding of IC engine systems and components
  • Knowledge of casting, machining, and manufacturing processes
  • Experience with assembly principles and design validation
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with Teamcenter or similar systems
  • Background in FMEA and validation processes
  • Off-highway or diesel engine experience
  • Knowledge of alternative fuels or Spark ignition systems
  • Familiarity with APQP

Additional Information:

  • 5 days onsite (flexibility aligned with business needs)
  • Long-term contract with strong project pipeline

APPLY NOW to be part of a forward-thinking engineering team working on innovative and sustainable solutions.