Senior Design Engineer

Company: RHL
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Location: Peterborough
Job Description:

Role

Senior Design Engineer

Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Work Schedule

5 days in-office (ad-hoc flexibility aligned to business needs)

Type

PAYE Contract Inside IR35

Rate

£#removed# PH PAYE (Pension, Holiday)

Duration

24 Months

The successful applicant will join a team supporting new product component introductions. You’ll deliver complex design solutions across global manufacturing, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Design/package components: aluminium & cast iron castings, gear-train, valve-train, drive-train, in-cylinder parts
  • Input to breather, cooling, FEAD and lubrication system development
  • Lead FMEA/risk assessment, design reviews and validation needs definition
  • Produce drawings/technical data to internal standards for prototype and volume release
  • Manage deliverable milestones, and collaborate with suppliers using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools

Essential Experience

  • CREO10 expert; 6+ years CAD design experience
  • Strong engine or mechanical systems knowledge (incl. bolted joints, sealing)
  • Good understanding of casting, machining and manufacturing assembly principles
  • Strong communication, teamwork and self-management
  • HNC or technical degree preferred (mechanical/automotive) or equivalent experience
  • Not essential but beneficial to have:
    • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Tools experience
    • Validation & verification experience
    • Diesel, alternative fuels which are spark ignited

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Posted: July 6th, 2026