Fuel Systems Engineer

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