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Design and Development Engineer
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Newport
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
This 12 month fixed‑term role offers a fantastic opportunity for a Design & Development Engineer to take responsibility for technically challenging, hands‑on engineering work. You'll support product development through analysis, validation, issue‑resolution, and multidisciplinary collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
Client Details
My client is a respected global engineering organisation working at the forefront of advanced component design and manufacturing. They support global customers, operate within safety‑critical environments, and offer engineers the chance to work on meaningful, complex technical programmes within a structured and supportive environment.
Description
Key Responsibilities
Complete application reviews, engineering calculations, tolerance studies, and technical analyses to support product decisions.
Process, analyse, and interpret technical test data to drive improvements in quality, performance, and reliability.
Investigate product issues, determine root causes, recommend corrective actions, and support resolution activities.
Follow structured engineering processes including ESW, iDFMEA, and participation in incident review groups.
Develop, coordinate, and execute validation test programmes, including reporting results to key stakeholders.
Conduct technical reviews with customers and suppliers to understand requirements, risks, and design interfaces.
Provide technical support and mentoring to junior engineers or student placements.
Coordinate component/subsystem engineering activities across PPT, VPI, and CPS product lifecycle processes.
Profile
Ideal Candidate
Strong foundation in mechanical or automotive engineering, with the ability to move between theoretical analysis and hands‑on practical application.
Solid understanding of materials, stress/strain theory, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Proficient in engineering tools such as Creo and Windchill.
Excellent communication skills, including technical reporting, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
Familiarity with modern engineering tools and processes; ability to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.
Degree in Engineering or a STEM-related field; postgraduate qualification beneficial but not essential.
Experience in regulated or safety‑critical environments is advantageous.
Programming or Python experience for data acquisition would be a plus.
Job Offer
Excellent salary and benefits package reflective of the technical level and responsibility of the role.
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