PE Global
Design Engineer (air and fuel system)

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PE Global is currently recruiting for Design Engineer (air and fuel system components) for a leading manufacturer of construction, mining equipment, engines, turbines, locomotives based in Peterborough.
Role is 12 months contract, 5 days on site, paying up to £30.63ph PAYE or £41.57ph Umbrella depending on experience.
Duties of the role/Responsibilities
- Design, Plan and deliver air/fuel system/component development projects to time, cost and quality goals.
- Communicate design and project status and key issues to peers, stakeholders and management.
- Lead design reviews to gain cross-functional business support for new designs, supplier nomination and capital investment.
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop specifications and deliver quality solutions through APQP.
- Assess technical risk through FMEA; define and coordinate simulation and validation activities (DVP&R).
- Investigate and resolve technical issues using 8D methodology.
- Collaborate with Product Management to understand customer needs and design requirements.
- Write and review technical information and technical reports to support production design release.
- Collaborate with global teams to implement engineering solutions at worldwide facilities.
- Reflect on lessons learnt, using Lean methodology to identify improvement opportunities.
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Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent knowledge/experience).
- 6-8 years of engineering or relevant experience.
- Good understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, engine components and/or systems and component development.
- Design experience:
- Highly level of expertise working in CAD and PLM systems.
- Experience of using CAD (Creo) to design powertrain components.
- CREO experience is a must.
- Experience of using PLM systems (Teamcenter).
- Experience designing powertrain and/or engine components.
- Regularly supporting peer reviews working with others to share learning and develop robust solutions.
- Use of research techniques to identify solutions to problems autonomously.
- Good understanding of manufacturing principles and processes.


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