Fuel Systems Engineer

Matlab, Fuel Systems, Automotive

The Job
To provide specific in-depth technical expertise for design projects, with responsibility for the planning and deployment of the design of specific new products, technologies, components and their integration into systems (e.g. diesel or gas engines, electric or electronic systems,). Provide technical liaison with supplier, manufacturing, design engineering and customers. Produce high quality solutions for projects, and be able to apply engineering knowledge and principles to devise innovative solutions to unique design problems. Responsible for the overall design content from concept through to delivery into manufacture, using innovative engineering skills to ensure seamless integration. Very hands on position, demanding high levels of creativity and flexibility. Work on many phases or sub-tasks of large projects working under instruction of the Senior engineer or entire projects of moderate complexity. Works under general supervision, reviewed at project milestones and on completion. Plans projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presented. Results impact project/programme completion.

Key Responsibilities:
General and Task Management
Provide significant in-depth knowledge and experience in electrical engineering
Contribute to the development of features and designs for future fuel systems.
Develop and implement engineering design solutions in-house, with suppliers or academia for future technologies
Develop technical specifications and supplier documentation for new technologies
Perform design analysis and product evaluations for future technology
Responsible for rapid prototyping, specifying requirements and evaluation of designs, analysis, development, testing and control of features, as well as a high level of independent judgement.
Exercise technical direction for products of expertise
Provide technical expertise of the product features to personnel supporting the assigned project
Support advance technical work that develops new technologies and/or product features
Support the development of new features and system requirements
Show solid judgement and build consensus, particularly in the face of competing design requirements
Research concept ideas using mathematical modelling to work out whether new developments and innovations would work and be cost effective
Analyse the design proposals and the technical information in order to identify the issues arising during product development, defining and implementing adequate solutions in order to reach a feasible proposal.
Attend design reviews to present design ideas and to discuss and critique alternative design solutions
Carry out simulations of products for new and prototype projects using system tools for the customer and provide support and feedback on design (Flownex, Simulink)
Estimates, tracks and completes projects on time and within budget
Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to clients

People Management
Provides guidance and support to other team members

Relationship Management
Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providers
Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels including other companies, universities and research institutes

Skills and Attributes:
Exercise substantial initiative/judgement in work methods and interpreting goals
Self-supervising within the guidance and expectations of divisional management
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of design and manufacture
Demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues
Able to deal with ambiguity
A sound knowledge of system engineering and system tools
Ability to plan and organise through several project stages
Able to give effective presentations to general audiences and write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for department consumption
Knowledgeable in some technical areas of the group’s scope, or having demonstrated ability to achieve a high level of proficiency in a short period of time

Qualifications and Experience Levels:
Relevant electrical or electronic degree is preferred, or HNC, BTec Professional Level 4 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 4 qualifications.
Membership of an industry related Professional Body would be advantageous
Ability to use Simulink
Ability to design processes and layouts
Consistently demonstrates extremely high levels of technical knowledge, ingenuity and creativity.