Component Development Engineer
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Role Overview & Responsibilities
I’m looking for a Component Development Engineer on behalf of my client who are global automotive manufacturing company in the Peterborough area.
Initial 12-month rolling contract.
PAYE: £24.08 p/h - Umbrella £30.78 p/h
Hybrid model – 3 days per week onsite in Peterborough.
Mon-Thurs 08:30-16:30, Fri 08:30-16:00. Flexibility around start/finish times.
Company:
The company are a global automotive manufacturing company. They are internationally renowned for their quality and reliability. As part of the Research & Development Department you will carry out a variety of design and development functions to support new engine programs to tight deadlines.
The role:
Through this role, the successful candidate will have an excellent opportunity to take part in, and have significant responsibility for, the design & development for engine components & systems.
Day to day activities will include:
- Assume development responsibilities within a small, dedicated team to introduce core components onto our range of diesel engines.
- Follow the validation plan, arranging supplier, bench and engine tests with the support of the validation lead.
- Investigate and resolve technical issues which arise from tests, using 8D methodology (establish containment actions, diagnose root cause, develop permanent corrective actions).
- Plan and communicate progress within the team.
What is required:
- Fundamental engineering knowledge; grounding in engineering theory
- Ability to work on actual components in the real world i.e. practical application
- Ability to interact with people and collaborate.
We are looking for a driven team player looking to take on a new challenge in a fantastic company.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £24.08-£30.78 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Peterborough
Reference ID: JH1
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