Fuel Systems Engineer

Job Description:

PT SE Engineer – Sensors & Fuel Path (Contract)

We are recruiting an experienced Powertrain / Fuel Systems Engineer to support the design, development and release of fuel path and evaporative systems for a leading UK automotive OEM project.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on component ownership and delivery, working across the full systems engineering lifecycle from concept through launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and release fuel system components including fuel tank, fuel delivery module (FDM), filler pipe/hose, charcoal canister, EVAP and leak detection systems
• Act as component or system owner, ensuring performance, quality, cost and safety targets are met
• Apply systems engineering principles including requirements management, verification and validation
• Lead failure mode avoidance (FMA) and 8D problem solving, including root cause analysis and warranty prevention
• Support programme delivery using APQP, CCDS and EBER processes
• Apply GD&T, tolerance and variation management to ensure robust design and release
• Work closely with suppliers, manufacturing and cross-functional engineering teams

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in fuel systems / fuel path / EVAP engineering
• Proven component or design release experience within an OEM or Tier-1 environment
• Knowledge of APQP, 8D, FMA and systems engineering
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Automotive background essential

Desirable

• OEM onsite experience
• Supplier management exposure
• Launch or production support experience

Contract role | Market rate | Immediate start available