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Development Engineer
 
Location
Eastern ( Cambridgeshire )
 
Salary
£33k - £42k + Excellent Benefits
 
Description
We are supporting a global, diverse technology leader and the World's largest and most successful engine company. Our client leads the field in the design and manufacture of high-performance engines. Their continuous development programme, dedicated to furthering engine design allows them to offer one of the most advanced and comprehensive ranges of purpose-built diesel engines available today. Staying ahead in a rapidly changing world is vital and to achieve this they need ambitious, talented individuals who have the potential to create, challenge, and deliver global objectives.

They are committed to an expansion programme throughout 2008 and beyond that includes the acquisition of a wide range of engineering specialists within: Mechanical Engineering, CAE, Performance & Emissions, Electronics, Global Engine Development and Aftertreatment.

Air systems - CPPD Team, is one of four component centred multi-functional groups dedicated to delivery of quality, on-time and cost-effective designs. The responsibility for the components runs from initial concept right through production to eventual deletion. Team members include Engineering, Purchasing, Logistics and Manufacturing all with the common goal of excellence.

The Role:

Components and Systems:
Turbochargers and associated pipe work
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Exhaust Manifolds
Intake system
Air Filtration

In addition to the above components the team is integrated with performance and emissions, research and Tier 4 concept teams in the pursuit of the optimum solutions for the next round of emissions legislation

Work will focus on NPI (New Programme Introduction) activities and on the mechanical development of diesel engine air system components from prototype through to production level, across multiple Company engine families. This will be achieved through the close liaison with design colleagues, CAE, Performance & Emissions and NVH departments and through the planning and working-level management of experimental rig tests and dynamometer engine tests

You will be a self-starter with good attention to detail. Technical communication skills of a high standard are required, as you will regularly have to correspond with internal process partners and customers

You will have full responsibility for component/system functional specification documents, system and component DFMEAs, technical regulation documents, validation plans and design release and will manage suppliers technically to ensure the delivery of those components/systems to time, cost and quality

Knowledge of engine components and systems, specifically exhaust gas recirculation, turbochargers, exhaust manifolds, and air control devices will be of significant benefit

In addition to the above, you will be an excellent team player, enthusiastic and have strong values
The ability to work under pressure and with different functional areas is a pre-requisite

Requirements:

Engineering Degree and demonstrated competency

Direct experience of engine and component development and test

Good understanding of mechanics and thermodynamics CAE tools (FEA and CFD) and how they are applied

Experience of 6-sigma, APQP, PPAP and 8D problem solving beneficial


Our client offers an excellent salary, bonus scheme, pension, share options, regular salary reviews, car allowance (dependant on grade) and relocation package.

To apply for this position please forward your CV with a coverin
 
Reference
ND-005979
 
 
 
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Recruiter Details

 
Genesis Technical Recruitment Ltd
 
Contact Name
Natalie Dass
 
Telephone
0121 230 1070
 
Fax
0121 248 1900
 
Email
jobs@gentecrecruit.co.uk
 
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