Senior Powertrain Systems Engineer

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

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