Hardware Engineer

Matchtech Group

  • West Midlands
  • £35.00-45.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
A contract position Outside IR35 for a Off-Highway Hardware Component design for Diesel Fuel Systems.Key skills required for this roleHardware Design, Fuel System Components, Diesel EnginesImportantHardware Design, Fuel System Components, FIE, Diesel EnginesJob descriptionOutside IR35Hybrid workingKey Responsibilities:
  • Designing, testing, and analysing parts of the Diesel FiE system
  • Engaging in discussions with customers, including understanding customer evaluations and presenting results
  • Conducting component testing of injector pumps and rails
  • Performing detailed analysis and judgement, collaborating with the HW 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
The 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.

Matchtech Group