Hardware Engineer

603993
  • £35 - £45 per hour
  • West Midlands, England
  • Contract

Contract position - Outside IR35

Hybrid working

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing, testing, and analysing parts of the Diesel Fuel Injection Equipment (FiE) system
  • Engaging in discussions with customers, understanding customer evaluations, and presenting results
  • Conducting component testing of injector pumps and rails
  • Performing detailed analysis, collaborating with the hardware design team, and reporting findings to customers
  • Providing customer support functions across Europe with small dedicated teams
  • Supporting system teams in performance aspects such as rail pressure and injector calibration
  • Ensuring component design and customer utilisation meet performance and life requirements

Job Requirements:

  • Experience in Mechanical Engineering within Automotive, Off-Highway, or Aviation sectors
  • Understanding of Design Life Cycle in related fields
  • Experience in validation, testing, and reporting
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality outcomes
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities

About the Role:


The Engineering Centre is responsible for the design, validation, and productionisation of FiE components for customers throughout Europe, including CAT, Cummins, Volvo Truck, Volvo PENTA, MAN, Kohler, and GM.
The organisation comprises three key groups:

  • Application customer support functions with teams spread across Europe
  • A System team supporting system performance aspects
  • Component Engineers ensuring component design and usage align with customer requirements


This role provides an opportunity to experience product design, simulation, and testing. It involves iterating designs as customers develop their engines, contributing to change point analysis, investigating returned components, and demonstrating confidence in releasing parts to production.
If you are an experienced Hardware Engineer eager to contribute to innovative automotive solutions, we encourage you to apply now and be part of our client's dynamic team.

James Swift Principal Consultant, Mobility Technology

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