Design Engineer - Fuel Pump - Gillingham (JUM-105352)

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Design Engineer - Fuel Pump
Gillingham, Kent, England

Delphi Diesel Systems are a World leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment and are now looking for a Design Engineer to work on either a permanent or contract basis.


As the Design Engineer you will develop concepts and detailed drawings for components used in developing a low cost CR pump for the automotive market based on a current design.

Therefore they will be involved in the conceptual phase and will be responsible for design content on components for the pump in conjunction with the Lead Designer for that pump.

The Design Engineer will also be responsible for FEA analysis and other modelling either directly or through the utilisation of other department or organisation resources.

Design and detailing of components for developing a low cost CR diesel fuel pump for the automotive market.

Apply FEA and other numerical analysis tools for the design and optimisation of the product.

Conduct competitive analysis and bench marking of competitors components for function and cost.

Conduct analysis of other leverage product areas for new ideas to advance the art in pumps (new stretch ideas)

Apply ICIM methods using DOE s, 6 Sigma, Green Y and other statistical tools to achieve design robustness. (Training will be provided to fill current gaps in experience level)

Assure GDandT and other drafting standards are applied to new component drawings.

Recommend design changes that assure the program meets cost, DFM, performance and timing goals.

Drive appropriate balancing of product performance and cost requirements with input from Lead Designer.
The Design Engineer will hold an engineering degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with Solidworks experience including FEA analysis.

Experience of HP pump and/or fuel systems is required along with proven experience in design and/or development engineering.

Must understand and apply physics to the design.


The successful applicant must be willing to travel for training, work with customers and for problem resolution on projects as necessary.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.