Job Description

Senior Development Engineer Engine / Transmission / Driveline

Shrewsbury / Hybrid working 3 days on-site per week

12 month contract

The Senior Development Engineer role will focus on the verification and validation needs of powertrain products for primarily the defense land systems segment, leading a technical role in areas such as component resourcing validation, post design services reporting, product development and much more.

Responsibilities of the Senior Development Engineer

• Support to planning (resource profiling and costing of verification and validation) engineering programs
• Creating detailed test plans (DVP&R) to validate complex components / assemblies
• Oversee dyno / rig tests on components / assemblies and produce technical reports covering findings
• Conduct complex data analysis on test results using hand calculations and / or relevant simulation software as needed
• Engage in stakeholder reviews, presenting to colleagues of all levels across engineering and other associated departments
• Provide guidance and direction to less experienced engineers as needed within the team
• Communicate complex technical information to customers, team members, suppliers and other business units as needed

Qualifications & Experience Required of the Senior Development Engineer

• Proven experience in a development engineer role, ideally with engine, transmission, or driveline development experience
• An accredited engineering degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent experience
  • Experience in product testing of either components or complete assemblies
  • Extensive troubleshooting experience on complex products or systems
  • Excellent communications skills and the ability to build effective relationships
  • Proven ability to deliver work to clearly defined plans within tight timescales
  • A Willingness to travel to both customer and supplier locations within the UK as needed

Competitive Hourly Rate - Umbrella OR PAYE

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.