Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Are you a creative and experienced Design Engineer with a passion for high-precision engineering? Do you want to work on cutting-edge diesel fuel injection systems that power the future of mobility?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation specialising in diesel high-pressure fuel pump technology. Based in Gillingham site, you'll support the full product lifecycle-from design and development to manufacturing and aftermarket services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design high-precision components, with a focus on diesel high-pressure fuel injection pumps.
• Create innovative design solutions aligned with evolving business needs.
• Analyse simulation and test data to inform improvements and concept proposals.
• Collaborate across internal departments to ensure design feasibility, manufacturability, and assembly efficiency.
• Produce 3D models using Solidworks and detailed engineering drawings using the latest GD&T practices.
• Participate in design and development reviews in accordance with PDP milestones.
• Apply DFMEA methodology to assess design robustness and mitigate risk.
• Maintain a cost-conscious mindset regarding supplier and manufacturing implications.
• Understand and apply special characteristic requirements in technical drawings.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of industry experience (preferred).

Skills:

• Proficient in Solidworks CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of DFMEA methodology.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with PDM process and design analysis tools (e.g., Pugh, VA/VE).

Benefits

• 25 days holiday Holidays (Pro rata to start date), Plus bank
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Pension
• Dental Plan.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• On Site Parking
• On site gym
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• Hybrid working policy (provision to work up to 2 days from home, following a successful probation period)
• Relocation package available

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