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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)
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