Back Posted: Oct 14 2025

Senior Powertrain Systems Engineer

Foston, Derbyshire , United Kingdom

Motoring & Automotive jobs >> Automotive/Aerospace

Negotiable

Permanent

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Senior / Principal Powertrain Systems Engineer Derbyshire, UK
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Benefits (flexible salary)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior or Principal Powertrain Systems Engineer to take a leading role in the design and development of base engine systems for a well-established engine manufacturing company based in Derbyshire, UK.
Note: you will work on diesel and hydrogen combustion engine technologies.
This is a principal / lead engineer position requiring strong technical knowledge, leadership capability, and a proven track record in systems-level design within the internal combustion engine (ICE) domain. The successful candidate will take ownership of major sub-systems within engine programmes and provide technical direction across multidisciplinary teams and suppliers.
Note: This is not a CAD design role. It involves high-level systems engineering, including requirements capture, technical specification, tolerance analysis, validation planning, and supplier oversight.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead systems-level design of internal combustion engine components and subsystems (diesel or gasoline), with full lifecycle ownership from concept through validation.
* Define technical specifications, lead DFMEA reviews, and coordinate design validation and verification activities.
* Act as the senior technical point of contact for suppliers delivering detailed component designs.
* Collaborate with in-house development, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure design intent is achieved.
* Provide mentoring and technical leadership to less experienced engineers when required.
Required Skills & Experience
* A degree (or higher qualification) in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Motorsport Engineering, or a related field.
* Minimum 10 years of post-graduate, industry-based experience in powertrain systems design, specifically in base engine systems.
* Proven experience in systems engineering for internal combustion engines across applications such as automotive, off-highway, rail, marine, or power generation.
* Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in one or more of the following systems (e.g. Valvetrain design (DOHC / SOHC), Timing gear systems, Crankcase ventilation (CCV), Aftertreatment systems (e.g., DEF / SCR), Fuel systems, including hydrogen experience, Air handling systems (e.g., intake manifolds, throttle bodies)
* Ability to interpret and manipulate CAD data (prior use of tools such as Creo or CATIA is advantageous).
* Experience overseeing validation testing and collaborating with external suppliers on technical delivery.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, office-based role in Derbyshire, UK. Relocation and visa sponsorship can be considered for the right candidate. Commutable from: Rocester, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham, Uttoxeter, Stafford, Burton-on-Trent

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-96206
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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