Senior design engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer

24 Month Contract - Inside IR35

Location: Peterborough (Full Time On Site)

This role requires a 5 day in the office model. Ad-hoc flexibility is accommodated aligned with Business needs.

Belcan are currently working with one of the leaders in the Engineering industry to support them in their search for a Senior Design Engineer. The Client is looking to hire across their Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. The company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

• The client are currently seeking a Design Engineer to join the Component Engineering Base Engine Team as they approach a period of significant investment to bring new products to the market. This role will be focused on design solutions to address challenging requirements, from projects within New Product Introduction.
• The successful candidate will serve as an experienced contributor on assignments that are complex in nature, working with individuals and teams across global Manufacturing sites, suppliers and customers.

What You Will Do:

As a Design Engineer in the team, you will be expected to have strong relevant design experience, knowledge of IC engines and be able to lead, plan and execute challenging tasks and projects. Tasks will include:

• Design and packaging engine components such as major aluminium and cast iron castings, geartrain, valvetrain, drivetrain and in-cylinder components.
• Input to system design development for the breather, cooling, FEAD & lubrication system
• Working in a multi-disciplined global team to ensure solutions meet customer, durability and functional requirements
• Developing strong relationships with suppliers
• Planning and managing project and sub-project deliverables, ability to lead
• Conducting risk assessment through effective FMEA generation on components and systems to identify and address design risks and determine validation needs.
• Maintain communication to peers, team leader and stakeholders with progress against planned activities
• Development of drawings to the client's standards and other technical data to support the release of parts for prototype and volume production.
• Work with suppliers using APQP methodology and tools

What You Have:

Basic requirements

• Expert level of expertise in complex CAD geometry using CREO10
• A sound understanding of the requirements of systems that interact with these components such as Rotating Systems, Valvetrain, Lubrication, Breather and Cooling systems, Bolted joint and sealing experience
• Strong understanding of casting and machining processes related to casting of complex cast iron components
• Minimum of 6 years design experience in CAD
• Strong technical background (HNC or technical degree preferred in mechanical or automotive engineering) though other qualifications or experience are equally valued
• Good understanding of Component Manufacturing principles & processes
• Good understanding of Manufacturing Assembly principles
• Design knowledge of engine & mechanical components and systems

Desirable requirements

• Knowledge and usage of Team Centre - or similar data management software
• Experience of running and participating in FMEA
• Experience in component and engine validation & verification
• Experience gained in the off-highway diesel or machine sector
• Experience with alternative fuels and spark ignited engines
• Familiarity with the APQP methodology

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan