Job Details

Design Engineer

We are supporting a global, diverse technology leader and the World's largest and most successful engine company. Our client leads the field in the design and manufacture of high-performance engines. Their continuous development programme, dedicated to furthering engine design allows them to offer one of the most advanced and comprehensive ranges of purpose-built diesel engines available today.  Staying ahead in a rapidly changing world is vital and to achieve this they need ambitious, talented individuals who have the potential to create, challenge, and deliver global objectives.

The Rotating Components team is one of seven component centred multi-functional groups dedicated to the delivery of quality, on-time and cost effective designs.  The responsibility for the components runs from initial concept, right through production, to eventual deletion. 
Team members include Engineering, Purchasing, Logistics and Manufacturing all with the common goal of quality excellence. 

Components and Systems:
Powertrain  inc. crankshaft, con-rod, dampers, bearings, balancer & flywheels. FEAD (Front End Auxiliary Drive)  inc. belts, autotensioners, pulleys, fans & fan drive assembly.
Timing Case & Gears  inc. engine timing gears, gear driven auxiliaries (hydraulic pumps & compressors), timing cases & covers.
Rotating Electrics  inc. alternators, starter motors & battery optimization

The Role:

Key areas of responsibility encountered in this role include initiating ideas, evaluating new products, processes or systems, Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units

Contribute to the design of new products and processes

Perform product and process maintenance

Support other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, customers and suppliers

Have design responsibility for Timing Case & Gear train components from concept through validation and into production, to time, cost and quality targets

Develop and maintain activity and resource plans for design related tasks of the programme

Maintain manufacturing assembly and service procedures for engine components

Support supplier development and APQP process

Support Design FMEAs and Design Reviews as appropriate

Take ownership for the resolution of quality issues associated with their components

Liaison with other business units CAE, Manufacturing, Marketing, Product Teams

Produce technical reports

Requirements:

Engineering Degree or related experience and demonstrated competency

Understanding of engine and component test

Good understanding of component design and mechanics

Experience of Pro-E, 6 Sigma, FMEA, APQP and 8D problem solving would be a benefit although training will be provided if required

Ability to work under pressure with different functional areas

Strong technical background with a keen desire to improve understanding & knowledge of engine systems

Good planning, project management skills and effective communicator

Accountability for components, projects & sub-tasks

Delivery and customer focused approach