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Senior Design Engineer

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

£35 - £37 per hour

Contract

Software Engineering

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer (Engineering)
Location: Peterborough, UK
Industry: Technology / Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time

Hourly Rate: Market Rate

Join a Global Leader Driving Innovation in Engine Design

My Global Manufacturing and Engineering client is looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer. They design and manufacture industry-leading engines that power over 5,000 applications worldwide - from marine and petroleum to electric generators and industrial machines.

As they invest in new technologies to support a more sustainable energy future, this role is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects across new product introductions, advanced technologies, and platform upgrades.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and packaging of a variety of core engine components which include: Major aluminium and cast iron castings, geartrain, valvetrain, drivetrain and in-cylinder components. Components related to breather, cooling & lubrication systems, FEAD systems
  • Working in a multi-disciplined global team to ensure solutions meet customer, durability and functional requirement
  • Drive quality and cost-effective design solutions aligned with customer and functional requirements
  • Conduct risk assessments (FMEA), manage project deliverables, and support part release for prototype and production

What We're Looking For:

  • 6+ years of CAD design experience, ideally with engine/mechanical systems
  • Knowledge in a minimum of one or more of the following Core Engine systems: Rotating Systems, Valvetrain, Castings, Lubrication, Breather and Cooling systems, Bolted joint and sealing experience
  • Good understanding of Component Manufacturing principles & processes
  • Good understanding of Manufacturing Assembly principles
  • Design knowledge of engine & mechanical components and systems
  • A technical qualification (HNC or degree in mechanical/automotive engineering preferred)
  • Excellent teamwork, communication, and project planning skills

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with CREO4, Team Centre, and APQP tools
  • Familiarity with off-highway diesel or spark-ignited engines
  • Knowledge of alternative fuels and engine validation processes

Be part of a team that's shaping the future of power solutions.

Apply now to join a world-class engineering team

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