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Engine Design Engineer

  • Location:

    Stafford

  • Sector:

    Engineering

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    Up to £20.75 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution, OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £28.20

  • Contact:

    Francesca Coltham

  • Contact email:

    francesca.coltham@seismicgroup.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01275867408

  • Job ref:

    SEI6277

  • Published:

    4 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-11-06

ndustrial Engine Design Engineer  

Stafford  

12-month contract-with potential to extend for the right person 

37 hours a week: 08:00-17:00 Mon-Thurs, 08:00-13:00 Fri  

Up to £20.75PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution, OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £28.20 

Step into a pivotal, design-led role at the forefront of industrial engine development and join this global leader in engine innovation. Based on site in Stafford, you'll help shape next-generation diesel and spark-ignited engines used in critical sectors like marine, rail, and energy, working across the full product lifecycle to deliver high-performance, cost-effective solutions. 

Perfect for all engineers with 1 plus years of experience, this role offers hands-on design, global collaboration, and the chance to lead a major cost-down initiative. If you're ready to make a visible impact in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, this is your launchpad. 

Role Responsibilities: 

  • Design and develop engine components and systems for timely release to production 
  • Lead and support DFMEA and DVP&R creation 
  • Conduct research into new materials and competitor products
  • Build and test prototypes, analyse results, and refine designs
  • Release product designs into engineering systems to a high standard
  • Act as the engineering lead for the "Cost-Down" project team
  • Collaborate with global teams and suppliers to support project delivery
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations and documentation

 

What you need: 

  • A degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred 

  • 1-3 years' experience in diesel or spark-ignited engine design 

  • Strong product development experience 

  • Extensive knowledge of Creo and ability to perform basic simulation work 

  • Good mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturability 

  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills 

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines