Development Engineer

Development Engineer - Mechanical | Peterborough | 12-Month Contract

Join a Global Leader in Power Systems Engineering



An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Development Engineer to join a leading global engineering firm, supporting innovation in mechanical power systems. You will work on major new product introduction (NPI) projects and quality improvement initiatives within a high-performing, collaborative team.



Why This Role?



Be part of cutting-edge NPI (New Product Introduction) projects



Work hands-on at a state-of-the-art on-site R&D centre



Tackle real-world engineering challenges that impact thousands of global applications



Collaborate with a global engineering team across the UK, China, and India



What You'll Do



Lead and execute validation tests on mechanical components and systems



Drive root cause analysis and technical issue resolution



Perform FMEA and support quality improvement initiatives



Conduct design reviews, plan testing, and liaise with suppliers



Collaborate across teams to support production and customer-facing engineering



What We are Looking For



3+ years of relevant mechanical development/design experience



Solid understanding of manufacturing principles & mechanical systems



Knowledge of Core Engine systems: rotating systems, valvetrain, castings, lubrication, breather/cooling systems, bolted joints



Education in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering (HNC or degree level)



Excellent communication and teamwork skills



Strong organisational skills and self-motivation



Nice to Have



Experience with Creo, Team Centre, or other CAD/data management tools



Familiarity with APQP, 8D, DVP&R, and FMEA



Prior work on diesel or alternative fuel engines



Details



Location: Peterborough (fully on-site, 5 days/week)



Contract: 12 months (possibility of extension)



Pay Rate: Up to £32.50/hour



Start Date: July 2025



Working Hours: 37/week (Mon-Fri)



Ready to take your development engineering career to the next level with a world-class organisation?

Apply now and be part of shaping the engines of tomorrow.



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