Mechanical Development Engineer

CV-LibraryCapstone, MedwaypermanentPosted: 15 July 2026
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Mechanical Development Engineer

Hybrid / flexible working opportunities

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Development Engineer to join our team in Gillingham, Kent. We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

What we offer you

* 25 days annual holiday, + bank holidays,

* 37 hour per week,

* Pension Scheme,

* Bonus based on achieving budget,

* Subsidised canteen,

* Free on site parking,

* Onsite gym,

* Cycle to work cheme,

* Eye care,

* Hybrid / flexible working opportunities,

* Staff discount with selected retailers,

* Death in service.

Key responsibilites of a Mechanical Development Engineer:

* Prepare validation plans based on risk assessments and FMEA’s.

* Support or lead test development to understand the limits of the diesel pump designs.

* Support planning of tests on rigs & engines and track execution of validation plans.

* Interpret test data by conducting analysis on various parameters monitored during testing and report the results.

* Analyse and report on diesel pumps after completion of internal rig & engine tests and customer engine & vehicle tests.

* Root cause analysis of failed diesel pumps, performance assessments and correlation of diesel pumps running on test bench vs engine and vehicle returns.

* Support or prepare reliability calculations for the diesel pump.

* Support design and gate review meetings.

* Support continuous improvement opportunities.

* Ensure EH&S and Quality Management System conformance (IATF 16949).

* Support customer and supplier project meetings as and when required.

* Support department targets, Budget, Performance metrics and Quality Standards.

Mandatory

* Knowledge of DFMEA methodology.

* Knowledge of Change management systems.

Desirable

* Reliability Engineering knowledge; eg: Weibull, FRACAS, FMEA, Statistical Analysis etc.

* Knowledge of problem solving methodologies.

* Experience working with customers and communicating at various levels of the organisation

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.

NO AGENCIES

MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UK

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