227 development engineer jobs found

Location: Peterborough Rate: £43.00 FCSA Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £31.50 PAYE Duration: 12months (likely to extend) We are currently seeking a Development Engineer to join a global automotive company based in Peterborough working on their new product line. You will be focused on design to meet challenging requirements, New Product Introduction and new automotive technology. The successful candidate will play a key role on assignments, working closely with teams across global manufacturing sites, as well as with suppliers and customers. Requirements: * Knowledge of one or more Core Engine systems: Rotating Systems, Valvetrain, Castings, Lubrication, Breather and Cooling systems, Bolted joint or sealing. * Development experience in a relevant industry/role. * Good understanding of manufacturing principles & processes. * Development experience of mechanical components and systems, including both rig and complete system testing

Base Engine Development Engineer Peterborough – fully on site PE1 Initially 12 months – very long term extensions are highly likely £31.50ph PAYE + holiday + pension or £42.75 umbrella rate We’re excited to be recruiting for this opportunity with a global engineering manufacturer. The team is responsible for supporting both new product introduction (NPI) and existing engine platforms, working across a range of component revisions and development activities as designs progress from concept into validation and production. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on supporting engine development, validation, and lifecycle improvement within a close-knit, collaborative team environment. Key Responsibilities * Support engine development activities across core base engine systems and components * Work on both NPI programmes and existing product improvement projects * Support design phase activities through into development and validation * Assist with testing and...

Job Title: Development Engineer (Base Engines) Location: Peterborough (Fully Onsite) Salary Equivalent: £49,519 per annum Contract Length: 12 Months Working Hours: Monday to Thursday (08:30 - 16:45) & Friday (08:30 - 16:15) About the Role Join a global leader in manufacturing and engineering as a Development Engineer within the Component Engineering Base Engine Team. This position comes at a time of significant investment in clean-sheet engine designs to meet an ever-changing global energy landscape. In this role, you will act as a key technical contributor, focused on developing and validating design solutions for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, new technologies, and updates to existing engine platforms. Working in a collaborative, supportive 9-member team, you will interface directly with global manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customers. Key Responsibilities Validation & Testing: Lead, plan, and execute core engine system validation activities,...

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for internal combustion engines and a track record of driving complex mechanical component development? A large global manufacturer based in Peterborough is undergoing a period of significant investment to meet the challenges of an ever-changing energy landscape. This is your chance to join a future-focused, world-class team and make a tangible impact on the next generation of industrial power systems! If you want to put your technical expertise to the test in a collaborative, global environment, we want to hear from you. Location: Peterborough (Office-based, 5 days per week) Contract Duration: 12-month contract Pay Rate: £25.39 - £32.30 per hour Hours: Monday to Thursday (8:30 AM - 4:45 PM), Friday (8:30 AM - 4:15 PM) Travel: Minimal (less than 5% if required) Your daily responsibilities will include: Executing Core Engine System validation activities and executing planned validation tests. Conducting Failure Mode and...

Product Development Engineer Pay Rate: £45 - £55 Ltd Location: Tewkesbury Contract: 6x Months Rolling Sector: Aerospace Start Date: ASAP About the Role: My client is seeking a seasoned Product Development Engineer to join the Tewkesbury based team on a 6-month rolling contract. In this role, you’ll contribute to the design, development, and testing of hydraulic components used in commercial and military aircraft including flight and engine control systems. This is a hands-on engineering position requiring strong technical grounding, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication across teams. The work is based primarily on-site, with some flexibility available. Key Responsibilities: * Support the design and development of hydraulic components for aerospace applications. * Conduct and implement FMEAs, including PFMEAs, and develop mitigation actions through to closure. * Participate in APQP activities and generate process flow diagrams to support development...

Job Title: Product Development Engineer Location: Lichfield Salary: £30 - £40k prorata Hours: Full time - 6/9 month contract likely to turn into permanent Sector: Plumbing, Pumps, Water Systems, Packaged Plant Overview We are looking for a Product Development Project Engineer to help drive the development, standardisation and certification of our packaged water system product range. This is a hands-on role for someone who can combine engineering understanding with project coordination. You will work closely with the senior technical team to learn the existing product portfolio, support bespoke project requirements where needed, and take ownership of key product development projects across the business. A major part of the role will be helping us expand and formalise our range of booster sets, pressure sets and tank systems, including managing approvals such as WRAS and KIWA, and helping bring greater consistency across multiple trading brands. This is a good opportunity...

A global medical device company in Ireland are looking for an R&D Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The purpose of the role will be design & development of their medical devices in order to take their products to market. Responsibilities Design, prototyping, test design, reviews, evaluations, V&V and protocols Preparation & presentation of designs Risk analysis & management Process development engineering Introduce new equipment, materials & technologiesRequirements Mechanical engineering, Material Science, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent degree Experience working as an R&D Engineer on medical device products Minimum 1-5 years experience Understanding regulatory requirements Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. The start date is for ASAP/June. The initial contract length is for 12 months, with multiple extension options after. The role is based in Limerick and will require at least 2-3 days onsite per week....

A global medical device company in Ireland are looking for an R&D Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The purpose of the role will be design & development of their medical devices in order to take their products to market. Responsibilities Design, prototyping, test design, reviews, evaluations, V&V and protocols Preparation & presentation of designs Risk analysis & management Process development engineering Introduce new equipment, materials & technologiesRequirements Mechanical engineering, Material Science, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent degree Experience working as an R&D Engineer on medical device products Minimum 1-5 years experience Understanding regulatory requirements Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. The start date is for ASAP/June. The initial contract length is for 12 months, with multiple extension options after. The role is based in Limerick and will require at least 2-3 days onsite per week....

Engineering Technical Author Apprentice Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire - DE55 7RGSalary: Competitive Apprentice Salary (Above National Minimum Apprentice Rate)Hours: 39 Hours per Week, Monday to FridayApprenticeship: Level 3 Engineering Design TechnicianDuration: 42 Months Start Your Engineering Career with Autochair!  Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to build a career in engineering while gaining a recognised qualification At Autochair, we design and manufacture innovative mobility solutions that help improve people's independence and quality of life. Our products are trusted by customers across the UK and internationally, and we're proud to combine engineering expertise with a commitment to making a real difference. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated **Engineering Technical Author Apprentice** to join our Engineering Department. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience while studying towards a **Level 3 Engineering...

NPI Program Manager Stafford (Site based) 6 Month Contract – potential to extended 37 Hours a week Monday – Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 8am – 1pm Up to £37.16p/h PAYE plus holiday and pension contribution OR up to £50.43p/h Umbrella Are you experienced in leading the execution of focused NPI projects? The NPI Program Manager will be responsible for leading high performing, cross functional teams through the NPI process for each program managed. The NPI Program Manager will establish a project management plan and use the plan to manage product delivery; plan and manage resources for implementing changes; assist in evaluating requests. What the NPI Program Manager will do: * High level program management of multiple large NPI programs * Presentation of weekly/monthly updates to management on NPI program progress, risks & concerns * Team meetings, frequency as needed but typically weekly, for governing NPI programs * Oversee creation of Program Project Plans and...

Job Title: Civil Design Engineer (Infra / Non-Infra) Salary: Contract: up to £60 per hour (outside IR35) Permanent: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) Location: Leeds Type: Contract or Permanent (hybrid working available) About the Role: Our client is seeking a Civil Design Engineer with experience across either infrastructure or non-infrastructure water projects to support delivery within the Yorkshire Water framework. This is a varied role covering both clean and wastewater projects, ranging from network and pipeline upgrades through to treatment works and facility-based civils. You will be involved across the full design lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, and construction support. About the Client: Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy operating within the UK water and infrastructure sector. They are delivering long-term secured work across key utility frameworks, with a strong pipeline of both network and...

Manufacturing Project Engineer Desford (Site based) Initial 6 month contract (likely to be extended) 37.5 Hours a week Mon-Fri Are you a hands on Manufacturing Engineer with strong project delivery capability to support and lead a portfolio of containerisation improvement initiatives? Are you comfortable working on the shopfloor and engaging directly with operations? Do you take ownership of problems and drive projects through to resolution? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you… Manufacturing Project Engineer Responsibilities * Project delivery - Lead and deliver containerisation-related projects from current status through to implementation * Hands-On Manufacturing Engineering - Actively support and implement process improvements on the shopfloor, support installation, commissioning, and optimisation of new equipment and tooling, and review current processes and identify opportunities * Process Development & Stability - Establish robust, repeatable...

Platform Engineer - DevOps Specialist Rate: £558 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid - 2 days every other week on site, remainder remote) Contract: 6 months+ Clearance: Active SC Security Clearance required Overview We are seeking a Platform Engineer / DevOps Specialist to join a highly secure and complex engineering environment, supporting the modernisation and maturity uplift of critical platforms operating across both AWS and Azure. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on DevOps engineering and technical leadership (approx. 60/40 split) - where you will guide direction, lead on platform evolution, and still actively contribute to delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in a DevSecOps environment Drive automation across infrastructure, deployment, and platform operations Work hands-on with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerised workloads Support and evolve platforms across AWS and Azure environments Implement secure...

Concept Engineer (Vehicle Architecture / Cockpit Systems) Location: Crewe (Hybrid Working) Rate: £38.00 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: Until October 2026 Hours: 37 hours per week ARM are recruiting for an experienced Concept Engineer to join a leading automotive manufacturer on a long-term contract basis. Working within a Vehicle Architecture team, you will support the development of current and future vehicle programmes, creating and delivering innovative cockpit and interior architecture concepts. Key Responsibilities Develop vehicle architecture concepts for cockpit and interior systems. Create and maintain CATIA V5 CAD solutions. Support integration of Class-A surfaces, package requirements and engineering constraints. Resolve packaging and integration challenges. Ensure compliance with technical and legislative requirements. Conduct competitor benchmarking. Lead technical reviews and present solutions to stakeholders. Collaborate across engineering, design and...

Contract Position Outside IR35 On-site/Hybrid in West Sussex Our Client, is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Principal Design Engineer - Vehicle and Powertrain Integration on a contract basis. As part of the Global Mechanical Design team, you will be pivotal in leading design activities for vehicle engineering and powertrain integration, particularly for heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles used in defence and commercial applications. Must have proven Engine Development experience, Leading Design Deliverable and use of CREO. Key Responsibilities: Conceptual and definitive 3D mechanical design of systems, assemblies, and complex components, including the integration of powertrain, steering, braking, and auxiliary systems into vehicles. Detailed mechanical design tasks including stress calculations, FMEA, 2D detailing, and tolerance stacks. Collaboration with FEA/Simulation teams to ensure design validation. Working closely with manufacturing engineers to meet DFMA...

Cable Project Engineer for a major offshore wind project in Scotland Responsibilities * Provide cable engineering support across multiple projects by producing or reviewing outline cable system designs during development phases, including review and assessment of technology options, underground cable routing selection, producing current rating calculations using CYMCAP software and assessment of interface requirements. * Support the project life cycle, including design development, risk sessions such as HAZIDs, HAZCONs, HAZOPs, construction, installation, commissioning, and completion of complex projects. Collaborate with engineers and managers to identify and mitigate engineering and quality risks, support informed decision-making, and conduct peer reviews of key issues. * Develop technical scopes and specifications for new underground cable projects as well as modifications to existing assets. Responsibilities will also include reviewing cable system prequalification and...

Job Title: Engineering Manager - DV Location: Aldermaston, Reading (100% on site) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £63.57/hr (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV clearance & Sole Uk National Essential: Sole UK National Location – able to commit to 100% onsite attendance Stakeholder management Significant experience delivering engineering or infrastructure programmes in highly regulated environments, ensuring compliance with stringent safety, security, and quality requirements. Proven capability in leading and contributing to technical design reviews, ensuring engineering solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with established governance frameworks. Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and assurance processes, with the ability to ensure engineering outputs meet organisational and industry standards. Desirable: Background in construction, utilities, or major build programmes, particularly where engineering governance, configuration...

Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and strategic oversight for the delivery of electrical systems across multiple infrastructure assets within a major rail and tunnelling project environment. This role will suit a highly experienced engineer with a strong background in electrical engineering design, construction delivery, systems integration, stakeholder management, and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will act as the senior electrical authority, leading technical decision-making throughout the project lifecycle from detailed design development through installation, testing, commissioning, and asset handover. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership for the delivery of electrical systems including HV/LV power distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, standby power systems, UPS systems, lighting, earthing and bonding, cable containment, fire alarm systems, and...

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (primarily remote, occasional travel) Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Day Rate: Up to £800 per day The Opportunity We're partnering with a highly respected Software business to find an experienced Data Engineer to support a major client engagement. This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you'll play a key part in shaping and delivering modern data platforms and pipelines. You'll work closely with stakeholders to unlock the value of data, building scalable solutions that support analytics, reporting, and advanced use cases such as machine learning. Role responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of robust, scalable data platforms and pipelines Work alongside client teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions Build and optimise data ingestion, transformation, and storage processes Develop integrated data models to enable reporting, analytics, and AI use cases Provide technical leadership...

Platform Engineer Inside IR35 contract - (Apply online only) a day 2 x a month on site in Telford 6 Month + contract We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to support the development, deployment and operation of cloud-native applications and platforms within an AWS environment. Key Responsibilities * Build, maintain and support Kubernetes-based platforms. * Develop and manage Helm charts for application deployment and lifecycle management. * Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. * Support the containerisation and deployment of applications. * Work closely with engineering teams delivering Java-based microservices. * Implement and maintain monitoring, logging and observability solutions. * Troubleshoot platform and deployment issues across multiple environments. Essential Skills * Kubernetes * Helm (strong commercial experience required) * AWS * GitLab CI/CD Pipelines * Containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) * Microservices architecture and...