Development Engineer

Contract Development EngineerLocation: Peterborough (Fully Onsite) Hourly Rate: £42.77 per hour Equivalent Day Rate: £320.78 per day (Based on a 37.5-hour week) Duration: 12 Months (Strong likelihood of extension) Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible start/finish times: Mon-Thu 8:30-16:45, Fri 8:30-16:15)We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Development Engineer to join a close-knit, high-performing team of 10 engineering specialists in Peterborough. This is a high-impact, 12-month contract role where you will balance cutting-edge New Product Introduction (NPI) projects with vital current product optimization.If you are looking for a hands-on technical challenge where your work directly shapes engine performance, component lifespan, and green energy readiness, this is the contract for you.The Opportunity: What You Will DoSplit across two vital workstreams, you will have a direct impact on both new developments and sustaining engineering:New Product Introduction (NPI): Help take a relatively new, clean-sheet engine platform to the next level. You will focus on stretching engine power output, advancing component revisions, and validating new parts as projects move from design into the development phase.Current Product Support: Drive engineering excellence by tackling factory and quality issues, spearheading cost-optimization initiatives, and collaborating closely with suppliers.Testing andamp; Validation: Conduct FMEAs to identify design risks, create and ..... full job details .....