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Design and Development Engineer

Newport Interim View Job Description
This 12 month fixed‑term role offers a fantastic opportunity for a Design & Development Engineer to take responsibility for technically challenging, hands‑on engineering work. You'll support product development through analysis, validation, issue‑resolution, and multidisciplinary collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
  • Work on industry‑leading engineered components
  • Join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team and contribute to complex projects

About Our Client

My client is a respected global engineering organisation working at the forefront of advanced component design and manufacturing. They support global customers, operate within safety‑critical environments, and offer engineers the chance to work on meaningful, complex technical programmes within a structured and supportive environment.

Job Description



Key Responsibilities

  • Complete application reviews, engineering calculations, tolerance studies, and technical analyses to support product decisions.
  • Process, analyse, and interpret technical test data to drive improvements in quality, performance, and reliability.
  • Investigate product issues, determine root causes, recommend corrective actions, and support resolution activities.
  • Follow structured engineering processes including ESW, iDFMEA, and participation in incident review groups.
  • Develop, coordinate, and execute validation test programmes, including reporting results to key stakeholders.
  • Conduct technical reviews with customers and suppliers to understand requirements, risks, and design interfaces.
  • Provide technical support and mentoring to junior engineers or student placements.
  • Coordinate component/subsystem engineering activities across PPT, VPI, and CPS product lifecycle processes.

The Successful Applicant



Ideal Candidate

  • Strong foundation in mechanical or automotive engineering, with the ability to move between theoretical analysis and hands‑on practical application.
  • Solid understanding of materials, stress/strain theory, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Proficient in engineering tools such as Creo and Windchill.
  • Excellent communication skills, including technical reporting, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Familiarity with modern engineering tools and processes; ability to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Degree in Engineering or a STEM-related field; postgraduate qualification beneficial but not essential.
  • Experience in regulated or safety‑critical environments is advantageous.
  • Programming or Python experience for data acquisition would be a plus.

What's on Offer

  • Excellent salary and benefits package reflective of the technical level and responsibility of the role.
  • 12‑month fixed‑term contract with a highly respected engineering organisation.
Contact
Mark Hickman
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6985964
Phone number
+441179065142

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Engineering Design and R&D
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Newport
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Mark Hickman
Consultant phone
+441179065142
Job reference
JN-042026-6985964