senior design engineer.

£32.69 Per hour PAYE / £43.27 per hour Umbrella (inside IR35)

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and packaging of a variety of core engine components which include:
• Major aluminium and cast iron castings, geartrain, valvetrain, drivetrain and in-cylinder components. Components related tobreather, cooling & lubrication systems, FEAD systems
• Working in a multi-disciplined global team to ensure solutions meet customer, durability and functional requirements
• Developing strong relationships with suppliers where travel is encouraged to ensure design solutions are aligned to high quality and cost expectations
• 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.
• Conduct or generate reports to support component and system design reviews
• Development of drawings to Caterpillar standards and other technical data to support the release of parts for prototype and volume production.
• Work with suppliers using APQP methodology and tools

Qualifications:

• Knowledge in a minimum of one or more of the following Core Engine systems: Rotating Systems, Valvetrain, Castings, Lubrication, Breather and Cooling systems, Bolted joint and sealing experience
• 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
• Component Manufacturing principles & processes
• Manufacturing Assembly principles
• Design knowledge of engine & mechanical components and systems

Desirable:

• Modelling & Detailing experience in CREO4
• Usage of Team Centre - or similar data management software
• Running and participating in FMEA
• 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

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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