Design Engineer

The Just Recruitment Group Ltd is currently recruiting for a Design Engineer for an automotive manufacturer, based in Gillingham, Kent. This role will support design and development activities as well as manufacturing and aftermarket support for a full range of diesel high pressure fuel pumps. Key Responsibilities * Design of diesel fuel injection components, predominantly High-pressure pumps. * Produce creative design solutions to fulfil current & future business needs. * Interpret sim & test results and propose design improvements and concept solutions. * Establish networks within the organisation for establishing feasibility of designs for manufacture, supplier and assembly. * Have a cost conscience for supplier and manufacturing impacts when developing design solutions. * Design & prepare concept 3D graphical models. * Understand detailed engineering drawings interpreting latest geometric dimensioning and tolerance practices * Contributing to formal and informal design and development reviews at appropriate stages of PDP projects. * Design to & work within high precision manufacturing technologies required to produce advanced prototypes. * Be able to make assessments of designs using established DFMEA methods to develop a robust product. Qualifications and Experience * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a suitable engineering or business discipline. * 5-10 years' experience (preferably). Key Skills * Knowledge of DFMEA methodology * Ability to operate SolidWorks CAD package. * Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing * Knowledge of Design analysis tools, Pugh, VA/VE or similar. Standard Benefits: Holidays - 25 days p.a. (Pro rata to start date), Plus bank Holidays Subsidised staff restaurant Dental Plan Pension On Site Parking Paid Monthly (19th) On site gym Local discounts at Gym Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid working policy (provision to work up to 2 days from home, following a successful probation period) Relocation package of up to £8,000 For more information on this position, please contact Just Recruitment Group Ltd on telephone 01376 528660 quoting job reference 913694. Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.

Location: Gillingham, Kent, GB

Posted Date: 7/11/2025