Senior Design Engineer - Engines

Contract position Outside IR35

On-site - Hybrid working in West Sussex

Our client, a leader in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves designing a wide range of complex engine components, with a focus on off-highway, large engine, heavy-duty, and marine applications.

• The mechanical design of components through concept, definitive, and detail design phases
• Carrying out detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D layouts, 2D detailing, and tolerance stacks
• Ensuring that system and component specifications meet the required design standards
• Creating 2D drawings for manufacture or purchase
• Producing assembly drawings and bills of materials
• Managing design change requests in a timely manner
• Ensuring the fit and function of responsible parts or systems and their interaction with other systems
• Maintaining up-to-date layout drawings and creating component or system design plans

• Collaborating with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacture and assembly
• Reporting progress of all assigned tasks to project management teams, chief designer, or engineering manager
• Creating technical reports and documentation required for engineering projects
• Highlighting mechanical technical risks to the chief designer or engineering manager
• Preparing and presenting mechanical designs at design reviews
• Generating minutes from design reviews if required
• Keeping up to date with and disseminating the latest manufacturing techniques, technology trends, and developments in design tools
• Liaising with suppliers and other departments to ensure timely availability of information and addressing customer requests promptly
• Ensuring that design files and documentation are kept up to date and stored according to department procedures

• Degree (Bachelor or Masters) in mechanical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience as a Design Engineer in the range of 4 to 10 years
• Broad mechanical design knowledge with experience in engine design, including castings, housings, air paths, cranktrain, cylinder head, cylinder block, and fuel systems
• Preferred experience in off-highway, heavy-duty diesel, industrial, medium speed, marine, or large engine areas
• Proficient with CREO and familiar with PLM, preferably PTC Windchill
• Understanding of and ability to produce high-standard technical drawings with competency in GD&T
• Ability to achieve specified deadlines and timescales while producing designs
• Confident and proactive character, with the capability to lead in challenging situations
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with employees, external clients, and suppliers

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new contract opportunity and possess the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.