We are seeking an experienced Component Engineer to join our customers engineering team on a maternity cover contract through to January 2027. This is a senior-level role suited to a confident professional who can work independently, manage complex component-related challenges, and support cross-functional engineering teams.
Location: Warwick
Contract: Maternity Cover – Until End of January 2027
Rate: £27.50 per hour
Status: Inside IR35
Key Responsibilities
* Select, approve, and qualify purchased components used within assemblies or end products
* Ensure component selections meet cost, reliability, and quality requirements
* Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to purchased components
* Work closely with product developers and design engineers to support design reviews and component decisions
* Manage component-related projects and processes with minimal supervision
* Coach, review, and support the work of junior engineers or lower-level professionals
* Address complex, non-routine problems using advanced technical judgement
About You
* Proven experience working as a Component Engineer or in a closely related engineering role
* Strong understanding of component qualification, supplier selection, and cost-reliability trade-offs
* Comfortable managing projects independently and making sound technical decisions
* Experienced in collaborating with development and design teams
* Confident in mentoring and reviewing the work of others
* Ability to resolve difficult and sometimes complex engineering problems
If you are a skilled Component Engineer looking for a long-term contract opportunity within a collaborative engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.