Development Engineer - Gillingham (BST-105351)

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Development Engineer
Gillingham, Kent, England

A World leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment and are now looking for a Development Engineer to work on either a permanent or contract basis.
The Development Engineer will design, develop tests and perform tests, write test reports and analyse and present results associated with the development of a low cost common rail diesel pump for the automotive market based on a current design. Therefore they will be involved in the conceptual phase. The position will require balanced decision making and good analytical skills. Must be able to work other members of the cross-functional project team responsible for overall pump competitive success.
The Development Engineer responsibilities include but are not limited to:
In charge of the development of technical features for new common rail High pressure pump.
Developing full proofed solution to ensure that the pumps, and its components properties, are in line with the final application requirements.
Working with a multi functional team to ensure solution meets technical specification, customer requirements and compatible with DDS manufacturing and purchasing standards
Respecting overall customer project timing and cost targets
The mission will comprise of short term actions and long term development where robust design and flawless launch objectives have to be kept in line
Statistical tools and methodologies (6 Sigma, Green Y, Red X, DOE) to be applied during the development of the product.
Participate in Program Project reviews and design reviews as required.
The successful applicant will hold a degree in Engineering in mechanical engineering or equivalent with proven development engineering experience.
Experience with diesel engines and full cycle engineering design projects and effective leadership and analytical skills is required along with the ability to develop and present technical presentations to customers and others.
Previous experience/training in 6 Sigma and experience of applying Shainin would be an advantageous.

Must be confident, self-directed, focussed, innovative and visionary in developing design options and able to travel to manufacturing sites (France, Spain, and Romania).

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.